PC or UDM ?

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Bigreebs07

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Well I have been using the PC for quite some time now and love how easy it is to use. I have recently come across the UDM here on autopia and have read that it possible works better then the PC but is just as easy to use. Now I know for a fact that I am not ready for a rotary but is the UDM really that much better than the PC becuase if so I think I am ready to take the next step and get it over my PC.... Any input or help would be greatly appreciated !
 
I got the UDM and I like it but I keep hearing that they are breaking on people. The replacement policy is great though from my understanding.
 
I would think that if you already have a functional and working PC, don't waste your money on buying a new UDM since they are so similar, unless you get a good deal on a trade or can sell your current PC. Some may disagree.
 
Given all the UDM problems I have been reading about, I would stick with the PC. I hear more postive comments about the return policy for the UDM then I hear about the UDM. A great return policy doesn't make up for a crappy product - in my never to be humble opinion.
 
I'll throw another option into the mix. Check out the Flex XC 3401 VRG. It's a similar concept as the PC/UDM, a random orbit buffer, but it also has forced rotation. And it's Orbits Per Minute (OPM) is 9600 as opposed to a PC which is 6000. It also has 480 RPM for the forced rotation at max speed. I just finised a Hoday Odyssey minivan that I would still be out there polishing if I was using my PC. It breaks down polishes so much quicker. There are 2 downsides. First, it's around $269, so it's more expensive, and second, it's not quite as easy to manuever around when polishig. But the power more than enough makes up for this. Take a look at some of the other threads on here on it.
 
DJ_JonnyV said:
I'll throw another option into the mix. Check out the Flex XC 3401 VRG. It's a similar concept as the PC/UDM, a random orbit buffer, but it also has forced rotation. And it's Orbits Per Minute (OPM) is 9600 as opposed to a PC which is 6000. It also has 480 RPM for the forced rotation at max speed. I just finised a Hoday Odyssey minivan that I would still be out there polishing if I was using my PC. It breaks down polishes so much quicker. There are 2 downsides. First, it's around $269, so it's more expensive, and second, it's not quite as easy to manuever around when polishig. But the power more than enough makes up for this. Take a look at some of the other threads on here on it.
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Hmmm very interested after reading the post on the flex my only question is what is forced rotation ? and how easy is this to burn to paint as compared to a rotary
 
OK forced rotation is like what a rotary polisher does,the flex has the forced rotation and the random orbital at the same time.The pc/udm only has random orbital and has got a lot less power then the flex.With the ro and the forced rotation mode you cannot bog the flex down at all.I t has quite a bit more power and it will cut your time in at least half compared to a pc/udm and the finish just comes out so much more crisper also.
 
Forget about the UDM. I had the pleasure of trying one over the weekend. I'm so glad I never got one.



The vibrations are beyond ridiculous. Hated it.
 
superchargedg said:
OK forced rotation is like what a rotary polisher does,the flex has the forced rotation and the random orbital at the same time.The pc/udm only has random orbital and has got a lot less power then the flex.With the ro and the forced rotation mode you cannot bog the flex down at all.I t has quite a bit more power and it will cut your time in at least half compared to a pc/udm and the finish just comes out so much more crisper also.
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Short, sweet, and to the point. Nice summary, Superchargedg!!!
 
superchargedg said:
OK forced rotation is like what a rotary polisher does,the flex has the forced rotation and the random orbital at the same time.The pc/udm only has random orbital and has got a lot less power then the flex.With the ro and the forced rotation mode you cannot bog the flex down at all.I t has quite a bit more power and it will cut your time in at least half compared to a pc/udm and the finish just comes out so much more crisper also.
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Now will it be just as easy to burn the paint with a flex as it would be a rotary ?
 
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