What do people think of the Ultimate Detailing Machine?

SilverLexus

SilverLexus

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I'm curious what the early consensus is around here...is it a great product?



Does it vibrate less? Is it more powerful? What do you think?



I'm thinking of buying one so any objective feedback is very valuable. Thanks.



Also, are there pics from the launch up?
 
I'm also curious to hear from folks using the UDM -with the additional power, are folks seeing backing material failure?



I'm also wondering if the correction abilities are closer to the cyclo.



I'll probably pick one up too, pending feedback from the folks in the field using the UDM.





It looks like a nice tool.
 
I used my UDM today and I love it. More power than a standard PC with less vibration. It was easy to see the difference as I was switching between the UDM and a standard PC with a 4 inch orange pad. Going back and forth I could easily see and feel the difference.



If I had to purchase a UDM or a PC....UDM would get my money.



A couple things I have noticed.



1. The switch on the UDM is very sensitive. It was easy to accidently turn it on.

2. I wish the power cord was a tad bit longer.



Other than that its a fantastic machine.





Hope it helps.
 
Thanks Pats300zx, on the use of the UDM! Hope for mine to get here, have a few testers willing to give it a try and myself. Now i have to think on which pads to order and maybe a new backing plate for smaller pads too.:xyxthumbs
 
Jimmie said:
Now, the question for some of us. What if you already own a PC? Do you buy the UDM?
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Yes... You can always save your PC and use it for 4 inch pads like I did. Its great to have 2 machines when you are doing a detail...:2thumbs:
 
Pats300zx said:
I used my UDM today and I love it. More power than a standard PC with less vibration. It was easy to see the difference as I was switching between the UDM and a standard PC with a 4 inch orange pad. Going back and forth I could easily see and feel the difference.



If I had to purchase a UDM or a PC....UDM would get my money.



A couple things I have noticed.



1. The switch on the UDM is very sensitive. It was easy to accidently turn it on.

2. I wish the power cord was a tad bit longer.



Other than that its a fantastic machine.





Hope it helps.
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Pat,



As I understand it, you have an very early preproduction unit that has a metal housing. The UDM has since been redesigned with a plastic housing to comply with regulations in the UK. According to David this redesign introduced significant vibration back into the unit. You might want to check with David about this so you can qualify your input if necessary.



Mike
 
I think its just a marketing gimmick honestly. A smart business decision, that i wish i thought of. As far as i've read, the udm is just a pc on steriods.



I've read about all these people talking about trading in their pc for this udm that basically has a little more top end power. And i bet 9 times out of 10 these people don't even need that extra bit of power. Its just something thats so hyped up, everyone thinks they need it. If you're doing so much hardcore paint correction that you feel you need more power, you might as well spend that $200 on a rotary and learn how to use it. At least then you would have both machines and not 2 of the same type. :rolleyes:
 
I respect Pat's opinion a lot but I think we should wait on more feedback on the machine before any buying/selling decisions.



Having said that...If the power is greater and the vibration is less then I will probably try one.
 
Jimmie said:
Now, the question for some of us. What if you already own a PC? Do you buy the UDM?
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If the UDM corrects as well as the Cyclo, I will probably get one for vehicles that aren't Cyclo friendly, like Jeep Wranglers, S-type Jags, etc. The PC will then have a Cyclo carpet scrubber permanently attached to it for carpet duty.
 
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