Glossy McGlosserton
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At the Carolina Detail Fest this past Sat., my '97 Dodge Dakota was the guinea pig. It had every paint defect known: RIDS, swirling, and some very deep scratches. (Got the truck used a year ago.) Someone broke out Megs #85, which was used on one side of the hood with a Makita rotary and a wool pad. On the other side of the hood, we used the #85 with the UDM and an LC yellow pad (6", I believe).
The UDM was, amazingly, able to achieve essentially the same correction as the rotary--but it took about 1-2 minutes with the rotary and about 10 with the UDM. And we all agreed that the UDM did a good job breaking down the MG #85. Having not used the MG #85 before, I did some searching on the boards, and don't find anyone too complementary about it. Also, there were warnings in several posts only to use it with rotary.
We were all impressed with the UDM, both with its relative smoothness compared to a PC and its power. The speed dial was quite stiff on that first day of use, making it awkward to use. By my second full day of detailing, it was loosening up a bit. As to vibration, after hours of use on 5 and 6, my hands were fine.
I really liked the #85, and the way it finished down nicely. I'm not sure why it isn't better regarded for working with paint in bad shape. Any comments? I'm new to machine detailing, and would appreciate feedback.
Thanks!
The UDM was, amazingly, able to achieve essentially the same correction as the rotary--but it took about 1-2 minutes with the rotary and about 10 with the UDM. And we all agreed that the UDM did a good job breaking down the MG #85. Having not used the MG #85 before, I did some searching on the boards, and don't find anyone too complementary about it. Also, there were warnings in several posts only to use it with rotary.
We were all impressed with the UDM, both with its relative smoothness compared to a PC and its power. The speed dial was quite stiff on that first day of use, making it awkward to use. By my second full day of detailing, it was loosening up a bit. As to vibration, after hours of use on 5 and 6, my hands were fine.
I really liked the #85, and the way it finished down nicely. I'm not sure why it isn't better regarded for working with paint in bad shape. Any comments? I'm new to machine detailing, and would appreciate feedback.
Thanks!