PC/UDM Smackdown

HighEndDetail said:
I did a count down on speed 6 to total stop.(1-2-3-4-5-6)etc. The PC took about 6 sec. to stop, and the UDM took 2 extra sec.
On the PC with LC pads I would apply polish on the pad while it was slowing down. On the EDGE pads, I would stop the pad to apply polish.
On the UDM with the LC pads I applyed polish after the pad stopped.
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Is this with the PC on the panel or in the air? Take both in the air and try it... I found that the UDM slows down in half the time as the PC.
 
budman3 said:
Is this with the PC on the panel or in the air? Take both in the air and try it... I found that the UDM slows down in half the time as the PC.
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Strange. Maybe there different.. I only apply the compounds and chemicals when it may have 2-3 revolutions left in it. This of course when it's moving very slow, but thanks for the test Ed! I did the same with the PC as well
 
Thanks for taking the time to do a head to head test, looks like it's a toss up between the PC and the UDM!
 
budman3 said:
Is this with the PC on the panel or in the air? Take both in the air and try it... I found that the UDM slows down in half the time as the PC.
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It was both in the air, no backing plate on. Turned on then off, and counted.
 
Still a little hung up on it, from reading the reviews on the UDM so far, seems like its a wash, similar breakdown and working of polishes compared to the PC, the motor doesn't bog like the PC will but if your really bogging the PC down your putting to much pressure on anyway. I thought from the initial saying this was supposed to bridge the gap between orbitals and rotary from what everyone seemed to say?

Seems like it would be a good product for somebody new compared to buying the PC, but as an upgrade to somebody like me, might as well get the Cyclo (or even rotary).
 
Surfer said:
Still a little hung up on it, from reading the reviews on the UDM so far, seems like its a wash, similar breakdown and working of polishes compared to the PC, the motor doesn't bog like the PC will but if your really bogging the PC down your putting to much pressure on anyway. I thought from the initial saying this was supposed to bridge the gap between orbitals and rotary from what everyone seemed to say?

Seems like it would be a good product for somebody new compared to buying the PC, but as an upgrade to somebody like me, might as well get the Cyclo (or even rotary).
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:iagree: ^
 
Jimmie said:
:iagree: ^
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I'm agreeing here. I've read quite a bit about the UDM both here and on other forums, I'm not seeing a huge difference in the two machines.
 
Maybe its just the pictures but the images do not show a real difference to me...got a pic that does? THere are many variables not discussed to truely evailuate the UMD
 
P1et said:
I'm agreeing here. I've read quite a bit about the UDM both here and on other forums, I'm not seeing a huge difference in the two machines.
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To me there is a huge difference. I remember when I got my first PC and was kinda scared of speed 6, but now I'm constantly on S6 with the PC trying to correct paint. Well now I'm back to square one with the UDM S6 has the rotary cutting power with the right pad and this makes so that you can move a lot quicker. Just think, go ahead and dump $250+ on a cyclo or rotary then buy all the pads and backing plates well you got yourself a nice CC bill and a totally new learning curve..... If you migrate to the UDM you have up'd your abilities, carried your knowledge of the PC and can transfer all your PC stuff over without the cost of buying new pads. Now you can just keep the PC or sell it to the garage detailer next door for $50-$75. I'm not saying all this to "BS" anyone, but after trying the UDM I want pick up anything else. I will buy another one to keep the edge adapter on while the this one keeps the 5" BP.

Remember the jeep I did, well it took 5.5 hours flat to FULL DETAIL and if I even would have started with the PC I believe it would have added 1 whole hour just getting the swirls out with Menz FP. The UDM bites !

  1. Small and Lightweight
  2. More Power than you'll need
  3. Still can be used by beginners
  4. Huge assortment of accessories
  5. No more harsh vibration
  6. Cooler operating temperture
  7. Less than $200
  8. AG Backs It !
  9. Feel free to add here....
 
you guys talk about the cyclo like its compared to a rotary or pc or udm... but no comparison. I have been using a cyclo for almost a year, don't get me wrong, its a great machine, lots of power, you can't bog it down. but not good for correction... well very minor correction it'll do. i ordered the UDM and will be using it for solely correction and the cyclo for wax/sealant. cyclo covers 8in. so it super fast....
 
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