Be careful with the UDM Ultimate Detailing Machine

**DM101** · 07-18-2007, 03:42 PM

The UDM has a very sensitive on-off switch. When you turn it upside down to apply more product to the pad it is VERY easy to turn on. I have brought this to the attention of the correct people. ...... Just last night I was adding polish to the pad and my hand was to close to the switch. I bumped it, the polisher turned on and polish got in my eye. I flushed my eye its OK. It was my fault in part. Just wanted to make every Autopian with a UDM how sensitive that switch is. I love the UDM except for the switch. I`d buy it again, just need to be more careful.

**ndtechie05** · 07-18-2007, 03:52 PM

...but a very durable machine! I ran mine over and it still works. Made my switch not so sensitive anymore :clap:

**a.k.a. Patrick** · 07-18-2007, 04:16 PM

It takes a little getting use to. It was very frustrating initially, but I have gotten use to keeping pressure on tghe "off" side. Its pretty second nature now, and my son thinks its rather comical. He gets his stabs in when it happens while detailing.

**DM101** · 07-18-2007, 05:32 PM

Glad to know it is not just me!!

**Paulie Walnuts** · 07-18-2007, 08:13 PM

I did the same thing, three times on Monday. I used it for 4 hours yesterday and didnt switch it on like that.

Also dont touch that counterweight if you have been running the machine for a while, I have the burn mark on my arm to prove it gets hot

**klnyc** · 07-18-2007, 08:18 PM

Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch.

**stiffdogg06** · 07-18-2007, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by klnyc

Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch.

Def. what I am going to do. I don`t know if I am ready for a Rotary yet...

**wannafbody** · 07-18-2007, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by ndtechie05

...but a very durable machine! I ran mine over and it still works. Made my switch not so sensitive anymore :clap:

Some people take product testing to a whole new level-LOL

**mgm2003** · 07-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by klnyc

Man, Im going wait out on this one.. Too many issue with power switch.

I was close to pulling the trigger, but think I`ll wait until the kinks are corrected as well.

**Black Ex Coupe** · 07-18-2007, 11:12 PM

I had the machine turn on while I was putting a little polish on the pad. My hand accidently slipped and turned it on. That switch moves so easily...

**DM101** · 07-19-2007, 05:13 AM

You just have to be real careful with the UDM. Otherwise it is a great polisher!!! A little retraining of the mind and thinking about where your hand is, what your doing, your ok!

**kapinnn** · 07-19-2007, 10:38 AM

Man... I got polish all over my shirt, face, the car, the floor, the ceiling...etc. Everywhere!!! Several times too. Every time it happened my customer was laughing at me... I hate the switch and hate the cable length. However, I like the fact that it has less vibration and noise. I`d say it`s a tie with the PC for now...

**Paulie Walnuts** · 07-19-2007, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by kapinnn

Man... I got polish all over my shirt, face, the car, the floor, the ceiling...etc. Everywhere!!! Several times too. Every time it happened my customer was laughing at me... I hate the switch and hate the cable length. However, I like the fact that it has less vibration and noise. I`d say it`s a tie with the PC for now...

Try getting Menzerna IP in your eye, talk about a burning sensation.

**Grimm** · 07-19-2007, 12:19 PM

You mean you guys aren`t using safety glasses/goggles when polishing?

**DM101** · 07-19-2007, 12:24 PM

That is exactly why I notified the correct persons. To bring it to there attention. The UDM should not have been released with that switch. A quick group of users prior to realease would have found the problem right away. Now they want me to send in my UDM and get a full refund. That is not the answer to the problem. It is the switch! I love the UDM except for that fact.

Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Try getting Menzerna IP in your eye, talk about a burning sensation.