UDM broke on me again!!!

[gohandbz8]

While I was detailing a car, the UDM broke on me yet again. Last time the whole counterweight assembly separated from the machine, this time the mounting hole for the backing plate separated. Looks like I'll be contacting them again. It seems the UDM gets way too hot on speed 6 causing components to separate.

Did anyone else have this issue?

[ScottB]

there warranty is said to be second to none, they even pay the shipping for repair. I can start to see however why they no longer are offering it and rebadged the PC going forward. Let us know which machine you receive as I wonder if they have any stock left for warranty repairs.

[Waxmax]

killr,

When you say "rebadged"...can you explain alittle more...did PC take over the UDM line?? What's your opinion of the Meguiar G110 vs. the rebadged UDM?? I'm alittle confused. Thanks.

[Bunky]

Version 2 of the UDM is now a Porter Cable relabeled. It is called the Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable.

[ScottB]

killr,

When you say "rebadged"...can you explain alittle more...did PC take over the UDM line?? What's your opinion of the Meguiar G110 vs. the rebadged UDM?? I'm alittle confused. Thanks.

As offered above it appears that the UDM is simply a PC with UDM badges going forward. Likely a 7424 or 7336 repackaged for them thru Porter Cable.

The Megs unit is said to be a bit more powerful, but I have not played with it. I got the Flex and so happy now that I dont see the need. (not a slight to any machine in particular)

[gohandbz8]

I haven't had a chance to contact UDM, but I will look into it and see if I get a rebadged PC. It's a good thing I still have my trusty PC to work with when the UDM fails.

[ScottB]

Let us know ....

[gohandbz8]

Update: Received a brand new UDM today and not a re-badged PC.

[Rsurfer]

Update: Received a brand new UDM today and not a re-badged PC.

Congrats, hope it works this time.

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

Update: Received a brand new UDM today and not a re-badged PC.

Sorry to hear this happened to you... I would have requested the rebadged PC!