Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?

[m4gician]

Hey guys,

I keep looking at the show and shines and from what I've seen, a lot of you only use a DA (pc7424 or UDM) as your tool to polish. Answer me honestly, doesn't that take a LONG time and it's very physically draining?

 

[The Skillmaster]

It is very time consuming to polish with one of the DAs you mentioned. However I can not even imagine how long it would take to polish by hand and do a good job. So to answer your question, yes, it is very physically draining but it at least makes polishing a bearable step in the detailing process.

 

[mixxer]

It takes along time with a pc ,i polished for 3 hours on sat.that was just 1 pass!

 

[lethalxls1]

Mixxer what do you mean by one pass? one type of polish? then you use a finish polish?

I like the PC7424 because its much more user friendly. If you detail for a living then I am sure there are better options.

 

[tommy]

It is very time consuming to polish with one of the DAs you mentioned. However I can not even imagine how long it would take to polish by hand and do a good job. So to answer your question, yes, it is very physically draining but it at least makes polishing a bearable step in the detailing process.

:iagree: i normally took at least 6hrs for full polishing with the UDM (cutting, polishing, glossing, and wax) , the result was great but time very consuming anyway.

I also question if Flex 3401 can do the better job, perfect result and spend a liltle time if compare with PC & UDM?

 

[m4gician]

it's been compared, the flex is almost 2x faster just because it CORRECTS faster, i'd use a UDM or PC to apply wax or sealant because its lighter and it can spread faster.

 

[D]

It takes an EXTREMELY long time when you do it right. Thank god for the rotary.

 

[supercharged]

Hey guys,

I keep looking at the show and shines and from what I've seen, a lot of you only use a DA (pc7424 or UDM) as your tool to polish. Answer me honestly, doesn't that take a LONG time and it's very physically draining?

ever wonder why a demand for the new Flex polisher is so high??? It's UDM on steroids!!! Almost as powerfuls as rotary (well, pretty close)...

 

[Bert31]

Mixxer what do you mean by one pass? one type of polish? then you use a finish polish?

I like the PC7424 because its much more user friendly. If you detail for a living then I am sure there are better options.

If you detail for a living, you almost have to use a rotary.

 

[Showroom Shine]

Correct!
The reason the Flex is so popular is the time factor. It allows you to cut the time it would normally take with the PC in half or less. This machine still requires care and safety, it can do some damage too. It's pretty strong and can handle you barring down on it, and not get sluggish. But I Love mine!:buffing::wave: I still have my rotory too!

 

[m4gician]

Correct!
The reason the Flex is so popular is the time factor. It allows you to cut the time it would normally take with the PC in half or less. This machine still requires care and safety, it can do some damage too. It's pretty strong and can handle you barring down on it, and not get sluggish. But I Love mine!:buffing::wave: I still have my rotory too!

i have a flex on order, when detailing season gets heavy again. I actually want to save time, because doing cars with a PC, although you guys make it look good on a show and shine, I swear I want to kill myself after doing a car. It'll take several hours for ONE pass.

 

[blkexcoupe]

I can't stand the vibration and the amount of time it takes to detail with my UDM. I'll be buying a rotary when I can afford it.

 

[D]

i have a flex on order, when detailing season gets heavy again. I actually want to save time, because doing cars with a PC, although you guys make it look good on a show and shine, I swear I want to kill myself after doing a car. It'll take several hours for ONE pass.

People use little tricks and take short cuts to get it done faster. It sounds like you ARENT doing this, so more props to you. :cheers:

 

[m4gician]

People use little tricks and take short cuts to get it done faster. It sounds like you ARENT doing this, so more props to you. :cheers:

Hah, thanks for the compliment! Because I see show & shines, click & brags, etc. And everyone shows very nice angles saying "Oh well I did this using UDM menz 83 and 106ff" took 4 hours.

Im like...wtf?! It took me a good 2.5 hours on a medium sized car just because correction takes a while. My ipod goes through 1 song and a half just on a 2x2 or 3x3 panel? Thank you anyways, I am REALLY excited about the flex.

 

[AL417]

Hah, thanks for the compliment! Because I see show & shines, click & brags, etc. And everyone shows very nice angles saying "Oh well I did this using UDM menz 83 and 106ff" took 4 hours.

Im like...wtf?! It took me a good 2.5 hours on a medium sized car just because correction takes a while. My ipod goes through 1 song and a half just on a 2x2 or 3x3 panel? Thank you anyways, I am REALLY excited about the flex.

Don't feel bad about taking longer than 4 hours to complete a detail. Not everyone gets it done in 4 hours. I take longer too and I agree with your wtf thought.

 

[m4gician]

Don't feel bad about taking longer than 4 hours to complete a detail. Not everyone gets it done in 4 hours. I take longer too and I agree with your wtf thought.

Well I guess I'm humbled by al and d&d, it means a lot. Although I'd like to say that on small cars like an s2000, miata, even an old small italian alfa romeo, it works with a PC/UDM, but not for money, I mean not for a customer. That may work in my opinion for a family friend.

 

[Bonifax]

My first PC detail took about 10 hours! hehehe! but I loved the results.

 

[Tonya]

People use little tricks and take short cuts to get it done faster. It sounds like you ARENT doing this, so more props to you. :cheers:

Hah, thanks for the compliment! Because I see show & shines, click & brags, etc. And everyone shows very nice angles saying "Oh well I did this using UDM menz 83 and 106ff" took 4 hours.

Im like...wtf?! It took me a good 2.5 hours on a medium sized car just because correction takes a while. My ipod goes through 1 song and a half just on a 2x2 or 3x3 panel? Thank you anyways, I am REALLY excited about the flex.

Don't feel bad about taking longer than 4 hours to complete a detail. Not everyone gets it done in 4 hours. I take longer too and I agree with your wtf thought.

WOW glad to hear this! It took me 13 hours by hand with my very first detail! But I had issues with the AIO before you all helped me out. (thanks) I was still wondering how with a PC I could get it down to a few hours. Glad you guys are posting up some time expectations for me! Thanks for sharing!

 

[scottgt]

yes..thank god for rotary, or who ever invented them lol...its sooo much better...since i do it for a living