PC 7424 VS UDM VS Flex 3401

[Hyru]

Hey all,



Got a question for all...



Before I start, it should be stated that I do have a Makita rotary... This is mainly because my father owned a car dealership and weve had it... although I have never personally used it, or any other machine to polish my car... Always been by hand.





Now, Im in the market for a machine and have been doing some research on them. Keeping in mind that I do have a rotary on hand just in case (even with no experience)... should I go with the PC, UDM or Flex?



Heres what Ive heard so far, so feel free to add your .02



PC 7424:

- "Toy" like

- Speed possibly too low to do any real paint correction





UDM

- Heard its better than the PC due to its speed increase

- Have also heard from people that it was a terrible quality machine



Flex

- Expensive

- Can obtain very good results

- Somewhere between a PC and a rotary.



This is for my own vehicle only, as I do not make an income off detailing. Im looking for minor to average paint correction (swirls and scratches) but also something that`ll help me apply waxes easily and make that car shine :clap:



So, given that I do have a Makita rotary available (although Ive never used it) for harder jobs... which do you guys suggest I go with?





:thx







Edit: Last poll option should say:

Dont bother buying any. Stick with the Makita and a low speed for now

[milani]

Go with the PC. It`s a great tool, and you can get it cheap. Check online at Coastal Tool - Discount Power Tools, Discount Power Tool Store (http://www.coastaltool.com/) Get the detailing kit with the backing plate and counterweight. Porter-Cable 7424 Polisher (http://www.coastaltool.com/a/port/7424-polisher.htm)

[imported_Luigi]

I`ve only ever used the PC, but I`m in your situation where I am just doing my own car and possibly my parents/brother/friends vehicles. The PC does a pretty good job, I am planning on buying some smaller pads as I hear the 4 inch are better than the 5.5 just because its using the same power for a smaller surface area.