UDM Arrived!

[RJones]

My UDM arrived today, delivery person was late so I was getting worried. Few quick observations on the unit:

- unit is built tough, quite heavy, but looks durable
- power switch, wow thats pretty easy to bump on, i haven't tested it out yet but the new switch update should fix that
- unit is quite large, i have small hands so i'll definantly have to use the handle for it
- bag is small, i was hoping it'd be a little larger but I guess i'm gonna buy a detail bag soon to hold all my stuff
- unit came very well packaged

On a side note, the unit came with 2 orange and 1 blue pads which i got as part of a package deal. The blue pad was of course very soft for waxing, but the orange pad was more coarse and still than I would have expected. I don't even want to imagine how rough a yellow pad would be.

I can't wait till my autogeek order arrives next week, first i'll be using SIP and 106FF on my dad's suburban with quite a few swirls, probably start with white pad, then orange if necessary. My car may get some 106FF with white pad on the hood as the dealer "prep" caused a few swirls on my new infiniti. I'll post pictures with my AG order arrives.

 

[ScottB]

I was told to make sure and register my unit, as any upgrades would be emailed and retrofits available for current customers. I suggest you do the same.

 

[eShine Canada]

My UDM arrived today, delivery person was late so I was getting worried. Few quick observations on the unit:

- unit is built tough, quite heavy, but looks durable
- power switch, wow thats pretty easy to bump on, i haven't tested it out yet but the new switch update should fix that
- unit is quite large, i have small hands so i'll definantly have to use the handle for it
- bag is small, i was hoping it'd be a little larger but I guess i'm gonna buy a detail bag soon to hold all my stuff
- unit came very well packaged

On a side note, the unit came with 2 orange and 1 blue pads which i got as part of a package deal. The blue pad was of course very soft for waxing, but the orange pad was more coarse and still than I would have expected. I don't even want to imagine how rough a yellow pad would be.

I can't wait till my autogeek order arrives next week, first i'll be using SIP and 106FF on my dad's suburban with quite a few swirls, probably start with white pad, then orange if necessary. My car may get some 106FF with white pad on the hood as the dealer "prep" caused a few swirls on my new infiniti. I'll post pictures with my AG order arrives.

Once you pre-dampen the pads they soften right up!

Chris Pace
eShine Car Care

 

[RJones]

Do you just pre-dampen with QD or pad conditioner?

 

[eShine Canada]

Do you just pre-dampen with QD or pad conditioner?

I use water. Everyone has their own methods. I totally soak mine under running water, Squeeze out the majority, then I either spin dry it or wrap it in a terry towel and squeeze it. The pad will then just be damp all the way through. Using a squirt bottle leaves the pad too stiff for my liking.

Chris Pace
eShine Car Care

 

[blk45]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[FMINUS]

I was told to make sure and register my unit, as any upgrades would be emailed and retrofits available for current customers. I suggest you do the same.

I hate registering my products, most registration forms do not have a privacy policy and sell you information for profits

 

[CalgaryDetail]

congats on the new udm, make sur to get us lots of pics of it in use... we love pics

 

[blkexcoupe]

I was told to make sure and register my unit, as any upgrades would be emailed and retrofits available for current customers. I suggest you do the same.

When I got my UDM and tried to register the website never worked. I guess I should try again now...

 

[RJones]

The website works fine now, i registered mine right away.

 

[richy]

My UDM arrived today, delivery person was late so I was getting worried. Few quick observations on the unit:

- unit is built tough, quite heavy, but looks durable
- power switch, wow thats pretty easy to bump on, i haven't tested it out yet but the new switch update should fix that
- unit is quite large, i have small hands so i'll definantly have to use the handle for it
- bag is small, i was hoping it'd be a little larger but I guess i'm gonna buy a detail bag soon to hold all my stuff
- unit came very well packaged

On a side note, the unit came with 2 orange and 1 blue pads which i got as part of a package deal. The blue pad was of course very soft for waxing, but the orange pad was more coarse and still than I would have expected. I don't even want to imagine how rough a yellow pad would be.

I can't wait till my autogeek order arrives next week, first i'll be using SIP and 106FF on my dad's suburban with quite a few swirls, probably start with white pad, then orange if necessary. My car may get some 106FF with white pad on the hood as the dealer "prep" caused a few swirls on my new infiniti. I'll post pictures with my AG order arrives.

I want to order a UDM this weekend..what's the deal with the switch update? That's the only recurring complaint I've heard from people on this unit.

 

[klumzypinoy]

I want to order a UDM this weekend..what's the deal with the switch update? That's the only recurring complaint I've heard from people on this unit.

The counter weight is getting a remake so you can use the Edge pads and bigger backing plate, but 5 inch backing plate is good enough for me

 

[Ruttrow]

From what I have read the switch uodate is a freebie for registered owners.

 

[richy]

From what I have read the switch uodate is a freebie for registered owners.

All the more reason to register it!

 

[RJones]

The counter weight is getting a remake so you can use the Edge pads and bigger backing plate, but 5 inch backing plate is good enough for me

Yeah, when the update comes out the UDM will then sell for $199, but registered owners can get the upgrade for $50. Plus we get an extra backing plate.

 

[blk45]

Yeah, when the update comes out the UDM will then sell for $199, but registered owners can get the upgrade for $50. Plus we get an extra backing plate.

$50 for a counterweight and a backing plate?

 

[Bunky]

Yeah, when the update comes out the UDM will then sell for $199, but registered owners can get the upgrade for $50. Plus we get an extra backing plate.

I saw a post about a yet to be decided price increase for fixing the counterweight, longer cord but have you seen it committed?

 

[RJones]

yeah, on Autopia DavidB said it will be $199 afterwards.

 

[klumzypinoy]

$50 for a counterweight and a backing plate?

I think it's a redesign or something...I'm not sure what's being replaced though, most likely more than just the counter weight if it's 50 bucks

 

[blk45]

I think it's a redesign or something...I'm not sure what's being replaced though, most likely more than just the counter weight if it's 50 bucks

I hope so!