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 Get the detailing kit with the backing plate and counterweight. Porter-Cable 7424 Polisher

 

[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.