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I have an edge adapter which is lossing its ball bearings. I left a message with 3M because it seemed to be the new owner of Edge and their edge 2000 system. I haven't heard back from them and I was wondering if there is a different site that I should go to or a customer service number that I...

I tried out my UDM yesterday for the first time in months and it started to wobble pretty fiercely. It felt like it did when I had over the summer and you replaced it. I checked the orbit on the machine and it seemed to be tilted off-axis again. I was wondering if the warranty is still in effect...

I purchased the edge 2k pads and adapter for my UDM and after getting my UDM issues resolved the adapter for the edge is no going kaputsky. One of the ball bearings has fallen out. I don't know what the warranty on the adapter is. Is this something happens often? I pretty sure I can send it back...

I want to put on some DWG on my car this weekend and then layer with collinite 476S. I saw somewhere on here that a glaze will on last a few weeks even if topped with wax. I thought about doing this for my weekend detail that was supposed to last me until fall. I was going with 2x...

I have been using the UDM I just got over the last two weeks and it will vibrate up a storm on setting 6. I was just looking at the pad spin and I noticed that the axis of the spindle is not exactly perpendicular to the horizontal. It is at least 10 degrees off. So that when I put an edge pad on...

Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest PricesI am interested in getting a rotary to help with getting the scratches and swirls out of my rock hard GM paint. I have been using the UDM and OHC and OP to get rid of the swirls on my car and it is taking forever to get anything done. Also...

I purchased the UDM and some edge pads a while back and finally got to use them during the weekend. I have never polished my car before and it really needed it. I have always washed and waxed during its 12 year life but it has been swirled greatly over its lifetime. I started to just work on the...

I used some of rain-x's windshield wax on my car last week and I was highly disappointed. That stuff would not come off the windshield. I had to use isopropyl alcohol to remove it from my windows. I have used regular rain-x with no problem for 20 years and this new stuff is by far the worst...

After being on these forums for a couple of years now and learning as much as I can, I am finally making the plunge into machine polishing. I am getting the UDM and some pads. But my bigest concern is getting the polishes. I am set on getting the Optimum polish and hyper compound ( mix the two...

I want to apply a glaze under some Collinite and I was wondering what glazes are compatible with 476 and 845. Another question I had was how long would the glazes last under collinite.

I put on a layer of Coll. 476 on the family minivan this afternoon and I was wondering what the "cure" time was for it. Previously applied on my dad's A8 and I wiped off after I applied it to the whole car. Is it going to be a pain to wipe off if I leave it on too long? I've left Coll. 845 on...

I was thinking about ordering some things from Autopia-car care and I was wondering if there is a current discount code for the site. Heck, free shipping would even be okay with me. if anyone knows of one, please post. Thank you in advance.

I saw this polisher on e-bay and it looks a lot like the cyclo polisher. Does anyone have any experience using it. It seems like a great deal for around $40 including shipping.

I went and borrowed my dad's 20 year old Wen random orbital polisher to try and get out some swirls on my cars. I was wondering if it does a good enough job to get rid of the swirls and scratchs that are on my car. My wife would go ballistic if I went and bought a PC or a Cyclo (evidently I have...

I go through this stuff quickly. I've got two cars, tons of windows in the house, and 4 kids, so this stuff is used constantly. I wonder if there is somewhere to buy Stoners in gallon jug ( maybe even 55 Gal. drum).

I want to make my gallon of FK 425 last a little longer. Is it alright to make 1:1 ratio of FK 425 and distilled water. I couldn't find any topics on diluting 425 with the search function. On another note I got a sample of FK 303 glaze. Can I apply the glaze under a layer of Collinite IW 845...

I am going to purchase a gallon of the FK 425 QD and when I called and asked them if I could change some of the samples in their pack, I was told no. Is there a special salesperson I should talk to? Is there an Autopia promotion that allows one to mix and match? I thought I read where someone...

I was wondering if the Fk 425 will remove the collinite if I use it as a weekly quick detailer. I have heard good things about the FK 425 and plan on buying a gallon of it. I would hate to remove the Coll. 845 (love the beading) while just removing the dust that settles on my car. I would...

I have a 1996 Impala SS with scratches from my kids running around on top of the trunk and hood. I would like to buff out these scratchs by hand if at all possible. What would some good choices for scratch and swirl removal. I plan on using wolfgang polish and sealant after I'm done. I was...

I have an 96 Impala SS and it has accumulated some scratches from the kids running up the back of the car. My kids are now old enough to help wash and wax the car so I can forgive their past indiscretions. I would like some help removing these scratches. I'm willing to try anything by hand and...