THE Ultimate Detailing Machine - The Wow Factor
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Setec Astronomy
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[quote name='RyanDe680']
Each model is assembled in Mexico and then brought to the states to be tested. [\QUOTE]
Huh? I didn't go back to research the 43 pages of the other thread, but IIRC the parts are made in China and Mexico and assembled and tested in the ARC facility in San Diego.
Each model is assembled in Mexico and then brought to the states to be tested. [\QUOTE]
Huh? I didn't go back to research the 43 pages of the other thread, but IIRC the parts are made in China and Mexico and assembled and tested in the ARC facility in San Diego.
optimusp517
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Hmmmm I have a wait a little longer before I go ahead and buy it. Now has anyone tried the Ultima products yet? 
abnot said:
IIRC, the 20+ hour days that David put in were to make sure that he met his promised delivery date. I don't recall any manufacturing or quality issues that required that much attention. A longer power cord is in the works, and he is working on counterweights for use with a larger backing plate and the Edge pads. For a first production unit, I would think that issues like these are bound to crop up. If you can wait, wait until they're taken care of. I wouldn't go off, though, and buy a PC instead. But hey, that's easy for me to say. It's your money, and you've got to do what you think best.
There should be a lot more reviews/impressions getting posted here as the pre-order folks start using their machines. They'll give a much better picture of just what this machine is all about.
Tennvette99
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Comments from a lightweight: I've been agonizing over the purchase of a polishing machine for months and thought I'd reached a decision point with the pc, now appears an udm. Since I have no experience with these tools and need info on speeds, technique, pad/product choice, is this a good time to go with the udm or stay with the pc which has video instructions, etc.? The threads describing the udm are impressive and helpful.
Frito Bandito
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I'm really interested in seeing how the UDM compares to the PC in terms of power and vibration. Even if it wasn't any more powerful than the PC I would buy one if the vibration is significantly reduced. I haven't moved up to a rotary yet and it sucks getting shaken baby syndrome from using my PC for any extended period of time.
It definitely has more power and little vibration!!!! Put on 2 coats of Blackfire. Next comes Pin. Souveran... THIS IS THE ULTIMATE DETAILING MACHINE!!! Faster getting job done, and lighter. Only complaint is the on - off switch. It is very easy to turn it on at unexpected times.
Frito Bandito said:
Tennvette99 said:
As comments start rolling in on the UDM, you should be able to make an informed decision about it versus the PC. Honestly, neither one of them is going to have a big learning curve. Any information you learn about using the PC (whether here, video, etc.) will translate directly to the UDM. The only difference will be the speeds to use (the UDM is more powerful than the PC, so polish speeds can be lower). I wouldn't think that pad/product choice would vary much from one machine to another, but I could be wrong.
Tennvette99
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toml said:
Okay, that makes a lot of sense. I appreciate the feedback and will monitor the threads.:2thumbs: Thanks
Glossequation
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The speed dial is still in the same place as the PC, a MAJOR design flaw, I don't care how difficult it would have been to put it just below the power switch, it should have been there...***???
edit: *** ?
Re-edit. Don't try to dodge the filter; it's there for a reason. -- Tort
edit: *** ?
Re-edit. Don't try to dodge the filter; it's there for a reason. -- Tort
The speed dial is not a problem. The on--off switch turns on with the slightest touch. If you have it upside down putting wax on the pad you can turn the motor on by accident very easy. Everyone should be aware of this. It can skin some fingers up right fast. But otherwise is a great machine!
Glossequation
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why the hell is it filtered out? Yes it implies something but doesn't say it. Are there 10 year olds posting on this forum?
Glossequation
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Frito Bandito said:
You need to strengthen your hands, son. Anyone who complains that the PC vibrates too much has weak hands. Try squeezing a tennis ball every day.
Glossy McGlosserton
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"Weak hands"? Do a search for white finger syndrome. The issue with the pc is related to nerve damage, not muscle strength. You can be a macho, macho tennis ball-squeezing honcho, and get nerve damage from the vibration.
Glossequation
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Sherri Zann said:
Give me a break, in moderation its fine. Wouldn't we be hearing of alot of people on this board with nerve damage from using a PC? I also never saw a disclaimer on the box my PC came in. Maybe we can sue Porter Cable when we all have no more feeling in our hands!
I suppose if you set it to 6 and ran it for 3 weeks straight you might have an issue, but I've done 8 hours of heavy polishing on consecutive days with no problems, cramps, pains, etc. I've also been using a PC for about 5 years now with no problems. If anything, its made my hands stronger (and I still have all the feeling in them!).
TortoiseAWD
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Apparently so . . .blackcaraddict said:
The filter is there to try to keep the conversation at an adult level where profanity isn't required to communicate. I occasionally see someone slip something past the filter, but I don't think I've seen anyone go back and edit a post specifically to circumvent it until now.
Please don't do it again.
Thanks,
Tort