The more I use my UDM...

Scottwax · 08-21-07, 08:49

...the more I like it!

With the speed on 6 and really pushing down, I can't believe how fast it still spins! I had ample opportunity to try that part out today because I had a black AMG S55 to detail that had a plethora of swirls and scratches. I'd say it did at least as well as my Cyclo would have. I wouldn't even have pulled my PC out for this car, I would have went straight for my Cyclo if I didn't have the UDM.

I hate the on-off switch though, I bumped it on a few times when I least expected it and even off a couple times...thought it broke on me or something!

I think once the switch is upgraded I'll be even happier with it. And yeah, like others have mentioned, a longer cord would be nice too. No problems with the speed switch though, I am so used to the PC that the placement seems natural to me. Plus, it is very intuative. Roll up for higher speeds, down for lower speeds.

My 6" exceldetail backing plate works very well too. Didn't notice an increase in vibration when I swapped it in place of the original 5" one and using a larger size backing plate allows for more even pressure across the entire pad.

WilliamHBonney · 08-21-07, 08:51

Always wanted to ask you, why have you never stepped up to a rotary?

BigAl3 · 08-21-07, 08:56

scott, thanks for sharing your experience with the UDM

i may have to order one when funds are more plentiful...

Setec Astronomy · 08-21-07, 08:57

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Always wanted to ask you, why have you never stepped up to a rotary?

Shoot, he's working his way up to it...you're too new here to know that Scott used to do everything BY HAND...and you thought his arms looked like that from the gym...

Over on MOL there is a legendary thread where Scott did one half of a car by hand while someone else did the other half with a G100 during a Meg's detail clinic...I forget who won, but it was close.

Scottwax · 08-21-07, 08:59

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Always wanted to ask you, why have you never stepped up to a rotary?

Eventually I will have to. I haven't used one since I took a paint/body class my senior year of high school...in 1979.

I was doing everything by hand until about 3 years ago as it is!

Scottwax · 08-21-07, 09:01

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Over on MOL there is a legendary thread where Scott did one half of a car by hand while someone else did the other half with a G100 during a Meg's detail clinic...I forget who won, but it was close.

Actually, it wasn't even close. I had 2/3rds of the car waxed by the time Aurora40 had a fender waxed using the G100. I still wax by hand. Takes me maybe 5 minutes to cover a car in a thin layer of wax.

Setec Astronomy · 08-21-07, 09:06

Oh...I guess I remember something different...I know Aurora40 confirmed for everybody who didn't believe it that you were the real deal polishing (correcting) by hand.

Scottwax · 08-21-07, 09:11

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Oh...I guess I remember something different...I know Aurora40 confirmed for everybody who didn't believe it that you were the real deal polishing (correcting) by hand.

Oh yeah, we also did a hood, Mike Phillips with the G100 and me by hand. I thought you were talking about the speed race between me and Bob (Aurora40). Lots of people were suprised by the amount of heat I could generate by hand...the terry cloth towel was hot after I used it.

WilliamHBonney · 08-21-07, 09:34

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Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Shoot, he's working his way up to it...you're too new here to know that Scott used to do everything BY HAND...and you thought his arms looked like that from the gym...

Over on MOL there is a legendary thread where Scott did one half of a car by hand while someone else did the other half with a G100 during a Meg's detail clinic...I forget who won, but it was close.

Actually I have been around 3 years longer than you. Dont let the join date fool you.

WilliamHBonney · 08-21-07, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

Oh yeah, we also did a hood, Mike Phillips with the G100 and me by hand. I thought you were talking about the speed race between me and Bob (Aurora40). Lots of people were suprised by the amount of heat I could generate by hand...the terry cloth towel was hot after I used it.

That would be fun to see. Wasnt it Brian up in NY that got you into the PC?

Booyah · 08-21-07, 09:38

William dont you have a thread to make....lol

Setec Astronomy · 08-22-07, 05:40

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Originally Posted by Scottwax

Oh yeah, we also did a hood, Mike Phillips with the G100 and me by hand. I thought you were talking about the speed race between me and Bob (Aurora40). Lots of people were suprised by the amount of heat I could generate by hand...the terry cloth towel was hot after I used it.

Well, obviously my advanced age is clouding my memory, and I was mixing the two together. The part I DO remember is that Bob said for anyone who didn't believe you could correct by hand--he saw it. For all the disrespect you get from certain quarters, anyone who did cars that way every day for 10 years likely has a unique appreciation for paint, polishes, and technique. I think the report of another member (as well as the rest of the class) speak for your results, regardless of your exposure settings. What else impresses me is that unlike some other hand-polishing professional members, you embrace change...with machines, products...and of course you take the time to answer all questions and help the newbs.