UDM thoughts from a normal guy....Dissapointed - Page 5

phamkl · 07-21-07, 11:44

Not that it makes much difference but the list price of the PC is $245.

Maybe if it didn't come with the carry bag, it'd cost less?

rkf76 · 07-21-07, 01:18

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Originally Posted by phamkl

Not that it makes much difference but the list price of the PC is $245.

Maybe if it didn't come with the carry bag, it'd cost less?

who pays list?

Anybody who pays $245 for a PC, when there are large packages to be had all day for that price, gets what they deserve.

I believe PC's run about $129 nowadays.

Matrix 1 · 07-21-07, 09:00

I agree on the chord issue. It's so short that any time I'd drag it behind me, iit kept coming out of the extension chord. That plus the on/off switch issue made it a pain. Otherwise, it performed very well.

I think I'll duct-tape its connection to the extension chord tomorrow when I finish up.

mbkintner · 07-21-07, 09:44

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Originally Posted by Matrix 1

I agree on the chord issue. It's so short that any time I'd drag it behind me, iit kept coming out of the extension chord. That plus the on/off switch issue made it a pain. Otherwise, it performed very well.

I think I'll duct-tape its connection to the extension chord tomorrow when I finish up.

No need to use tape. Just loop the UDM cord and extension cord into half of a knot when plugging them together.

bjlee · 07-21-07, 10:54

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Originally Posted by mbkintner

No need to use tape. Just loop the UDM cord and extension cord into half of a knot when plugging them together.

Yup ... that's always been standard practice with my PC. I worry more about the extension cord coming unplugged from the wall.

BigAl3 · 07-21-07, 11:55

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Originally Posted by ADHD

+1 exactly why I asked when the V2.0 was going to be realeased!
Ill defintly be waiting for V 2.0!

+2 my hitachi will hold me over till then...

Scottwax · 07-30-07, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Bigpoppa3346

A UDM costs $150, not $200. And you use the same backing plates/pads as you would with a PC, so it's not like you have to replace everything.

I have only used the UDM twice now, but I like it. With the PC, I could use KAIO or Vanilla Moose at 6, and polish for 1-2 minutes a section, but with a UDM, speed 6 is too powerful for those products and they flash way to quickly. Speed 3-4 is nice for those products with the UDM, so I'm guessing with the UDM, speed 4 is about equal to speed 6 on the PC.

That still doesn't specifically address for sure if the UDM corrects faster or removes heavier/deeper defects than the PC. Since you apparently also have a PC, have you done any side by side testing with the PC and UDM both on their max speed using the same polish and pads?

Scottwax · 07-30-07, 12:51

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Originally Posted by mbkintner

No need to use tape. Just loop the UDM cord and extension cord into half of a knot when plugging them together.

you took woodshop too, eh?

DavidB · 07-30-07, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

you took woodshop too, eh?

Funny, that's exactly where I learned that trick.

ZoranC · 07-30-07, 01:14

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

That still doesn't specifically address for sure if the UDM corrects faster or removes heavier/deeper defects than the PC.

That is a question that still does not have the definite answer, especially because some report feeling PC ended up working better for them:

Autogeekonline Car Detailing Forum - Scrap Hood- Wetsanding

"Up today was a head to head comparision of the UDM and the PC. Since the hood is in decent shape I decided to add some swirls to it. ...

It's too early for a conclusion but this is the second time that I've had better results via PC. It could be because I have had more time with the PC and the more experience helps... or just the swirls on the UDM side were a little deeper (I don't think that's the case... I was careful to be as even as possible)."

Scottwax · 08-15-07, 05:21

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Originally Posted by ZoranC

That is a question that still does not have the definite answer, especially because some report feeling PC ended up working better for them:

Autogeekonline Car Detailing Forum - Scrap Hood- Wetsanding

"Up today was a head to head comparision of the UDM and the PC. Since the hood is in decent shape I decided to add some swirls to it. ...

It's too early for a conclusion but this is the second time that I've had better results via PC. It could be because I have had more time with the PC and the more experience helps... or just the swirls on the UDM side were a little deeper (I don't think that's the case... I was careful to be as even as possible)."

Interesting results. I noticed he used 7.5" pads, could be the smaller UDM backing plate isn't able to apply enough pressure across the entire pad the way a larger backing plate would.

I now have a UDM in my possession, I'll get some side by side stuff using the same speeds, same size and cut pads and same polish.

tdekany · 08-15-07, 05:26

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

I'll get some side by side stuff using the same speeds, same size and cut pads and same polish.

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much Scott. I can't believe no one was willing to compare the 2. How difficult can that be?

I'll be looking for your results, since I trust your opinion.

Can't wait.