UDM Reliability?

[Waxmax]

For those of you using the UDM, how has it performed? Have the early reliability problems been solved? Thanks.

[vinnier6]

i personally cant vouch for the reliability as of yet, i just got mine a few weeks back...but i can tell you that i did a ton of research before the purchase between the udm and pc...the early problem with the udm has been resolved, and the warranty and customer service is great...i ended up with the udm because it seems to be an upgraded version of the pc with more power and less vibration...

[budman3]

I have a UDM and its holding up well ... so far. I believe mine was made before the rest of the UDMs had issues. However, the only differences between UDM and PC7424 is speed 6, the UDM is less likely to bog down and the UDM has sharper and more intense vibrations. Both correct equally well and I still prefer the PC7424. Tried and true. The new chinese polishers (UDM, Meg's G110) have all had issues ... I don't care how well CS is, a new machine should be tested thoroughly before shipping to customers ... having machines break one after another is unacceptable.

[vinnier6]

Originally Posted by budman3

I have a UDM and its holding up well ... so far. I believe mine was made before the rest of the UDMs had issues. However, the only differences between UDM and PC7424 is speed 6, the UDM is less likely to bog down and the UDM has sharper and more intense vibrations. Both correct equally well and I still prefer the PC7424. Tried and true. The new chinese polishers (UDM, Meg's G110) have all had issues ... I don't care how well CS is, a new machine should be tested thoroughly before shipping to customers ... having machines break one after another is unacceptable.

ture, i cant really argue with you, however...the machine seems to be well recieved now....

[boogiejoe]

I've had mine for about 4 months with no troubles. I don't use it constantly, but it still has performed well. I use mine as a compliment to my rotary, which I feel is a much better use.

[Mike T]

I've had mine for about a year now, and its still working great. I just used it last weekend. The on/off button on the UDM is a little big, I hit it a couple of times by accident and flung product that was on the pad.

[MotorCity Honda]

Originally Posted by budman3

... I don't care how well CS is, a new machine should be tested thoroughly before shipping to customers ... having machines break one after another is unacceptable.

Agreed, I simply cannot afford for my machine to break down.. If you have to factor in customer service for *when* your machine breaks, you are looking at the wrong machine.

[wytstang]

Originally Posted by Mike T

I've had mine for about a year now, and its still working great. I just used it last weekend. The on/off button on the UDM is a little big, I hit it a couple of times by accident and flung product that was on the pad.

You know they have a replacement switch for that problem. Go to the UDM website and order one (it free) and take less then 3 minutes to put in. They have instructions on their web site on how to do it. Very very easy to do.

[wytstang]

Also I will say the reason I went ahead with the UDM is my PC ( I bought used) was leaving grease all over the top of the pads (edge pads). So I figured it was on it's way out, so I picked up the UDM to replace it. Well the UDM was doing the same until I switched back to LC pads and backing plate. But with some threads talking about failures I kinda wish I held off to see how they turned out.

[Mike T]

Originally Posted by wytstang

You know they have a replacement switch for that problem. Go to the UDM website and order one (it free) and take less then 3 minutes to put in. They have instructions on their web site on how to do it. Very very easy to do.

I guess I missed that thread
Thanks for the heads-up