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12-31-2007, 06:20 PM
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| Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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?
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12-31-2007, 07:54 PM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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.
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01-01-2008, 01:20 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
It takes along time with a pc ,i polished for 3 hours on sat.that was just 1 pass!
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01-01-2008, 01:34 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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.
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01-01-2008, 06:57 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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Originally Posted by 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. |  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?
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01-01-2008, 08:12 PM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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.
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01-02-2008, 01:11 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
It takes an EXTREMELY long time when you do it right. Thank god for the rotary.
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01-02-2008, 03:29 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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Originally Posted by 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? | 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)...
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01-02-2008, 10:15 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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Originally Posted by 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. | If you detail for a living, you almost have to use a rotary.
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01-02-2008, 10:18 AM
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| Re: Working with ONLY a PC or UDM? How long?
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!   I still have my rotory too!
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