Is the 240V UDM available yet?
Discussion
On hold 'til January at earliest, with something about a revision 2 version.
If you want something right now, then Makita seems to be the one for single heads, but I've just received my dual head Cyclo from thepolishingcompany.com
Hope to be able to test it out in anger once I've stopped touring the country!!
If you want something right now, then Makita seems to be the one for single heads, but I've just received my dual head Cyclo from thepolishingcompany.com
Hope to be able to test it out in anger once I've stopped touring the country!!
email said:
I have just had a chance to wsh off the 120d and try out the polisher... Awesome!
I thought the speed of the heads was going to be a problem but it just glides over the paint work
I only needed to apply some paint cleanser so used some of the new Dodo Juice Lime prime with the yellow pads.
Worked a treat and very fast. Did the bonnet in no time flat and got a great shine. Plus the Cyclo is a joy to use once you get the feel for it. Keep it flat as possible and just glide it over the paint letting the pads do the work.
Best final shine I have got even with my makita!!
I then popped some banana Armour wax on and , although I usually remove this by hand, I teried buffing it off with the white side of the combo pads. It worked a dream and the resulting shine was great plus the beading was better than I’ve seen.
This piece of kit is miles better than a PC and it is really easy to use.
I haven’t used it in anger on a badly swirled car yet but have a car to do next week so will really test it out
I’m also going to try it on my Avus Blue M5 which is a real nightmare to get the buffing marks clear on. If it passes this test it will get my vote.
I thought the speed of the heads was going to be a problem but it just glides over the paint work
I only needed to apply some paint cleanser so used some of the new Dodo Juice Lime prime with the yellow pads.
Worked a treat and very fast. Did the bonnet in no time flat and got a great shine. Plus the Cyclo is a joy to use once you get the feel for it. Keep it flat as possible and just glide it over the paint letting the pads do the work.
Best final shine I have got even with my makita!!
I then popped some banana Armour wax on and , although I usually remove this by hand, I teried buffing it off with the white side of the combo pads. It worked a dream and the resulting shine was great plus the beading was better than I’ve seen.
This piece of kit is miles better than a PC and it is really easy to use.
I haven’t used it in anger on a badly swirled car yet but have a car to do next week so will really test it out
I’m also going to try it on my Avus Blue M5 which is a real nightmare to get the buffing marks clear on. If it passes this test it will get my vote.
email2 said:
I wonder if the shine would've been enhanced further had you used the microfibre pads for the buff instead of the white pads.
I doubt if you’d need to use the bonnets and anyway these will fit over the pads I have a set of them to try so will report.
The answer is yes! I was surprised at the performance and ease of use.
So, bit of food for thought, eh?I doubt if you’d need to use the bonnets and anyway these will fit over the pads I have a set of them to try so will report.
The answer is yes! I was surprised at the performance and ease of use.
I was considering the Porter Cable prior to the UDM coming onto the market, doesn't really seem a logical choice now that there is a 110V UDM which is generally regarded as an improvement over the PC.
I'll probably hold on for the 240V UDM or if I really cant wait then perhaps have a look at the Cyclo or 110V UDM.
I'll probably hold on for the 240V UDM or if I really cant wait then perhaps have a look at the Cyclo or 110V UDM.
Hard to say, never having used either previously.
But, as I've nailed my colours to the Cyclo mast, and more so due to their new Dual Precision™ quick change pads, then obviously I have to suggest that one.
Twin heads with high orbital rotations means more work done in the same amount of time.
Speak to Mike at TPC and have him tell you what's what.
He's a Makita user (or was!), been waiting on the UDM 240v to be released - got fed up, so decided to take a punt with the Cyclo.
So, as he details cars/boats/etc as well as distributes various products - he's in a prime position to explain his opinion on the Cyclo verses the UDM, which he's ordered and kiting out with Tx, etc.
The Cyclo 6CE is 240v, CE approved, and probably the most overlooked and underrated polisher on the market. Only thing needing to do is Schuko-UK mains adapter, or as I'll be doing, Maplin 5m IEC cable or 10m 13A 3-core and 10A M&F adapters.
Should save having to cart an extension cable.
But, as I've nailed my colours to the Cyclo mast, and more so due to their new Dual Precision™ quick change pads, then obviously I have to suggest that one.
Twin heads with high orbital rotations means more work done in the same amount of time.
Speak to Mike at TPC and have him tell you what's what.
He's a Makita user (or was!), been waiting on the UDM 240v to be released - got fed up, so decided to take a punt with the Cyclo.
So, as he details cars/boats/etc as well as distributes various products - he's in a prime position to explain his opinion on the Cyclo verses the UDM, which he's ordered and kiting out with Tx, etc.
The Cyclo 6CE is 240v, CE approved, and probably the most overlooked and underrated polisher on the market. Only thing needing to do is Schuko-UK mains adapter, or as I'll be doing, Maplin 5m IEC cable or 10m 13A 3-core and 10A M&F adapters.
Should save having to cart an extension cable.
Just a view from a Makita user.
I bought a Smartool which I understood to be essentially the same as the Cyclo. Apart from it dying after a few hours' use, it was noisy, a PITA to work with and generally one of my less well advised purchases.
The Makita on t'other hand is a beautiful piece of kit and having been one of the original PC importers about 5 years ago, I can tell you without a shadow of doubt that the Makita (or Metabo for that matter) rotary buffers knock it into a cocked hat. Yes they need careful handling but I spent Sunday morning with a chap who'd never lifted a buffer in his life and in about 3-4 hours he was able to remove swirls and use a finishing polish on a Makita "copy" without danger to his paintwork.
Saturday was spent doing much the same with both PC and Makita and the guy commented that he felt more comfortable with the Makita than PC.
Horses for courses really and TBH I don't see the point in buying several different buffers unless you are using them in a professional (as in paid full time) sense. Find the tool you like and use it - works for me.
I bought a Smartool which I understood to be essentially the same as the Cyclo. Apart from it dying after a few hours' use, it was noisy, a PITA to work with and generally one of my less well advised purchases.
The Makita on t'other hand is a beautiful piece of kit and having been one of the original PC importers about 5 years ago, I can tell you without a shadow of doubt that the Makita (or Metabo for that matter) rotary buffers knock it into a cocked hat. Yes they need careful handling but I spent Sunday morning with a chap who'd never lifted a buffer in his life and in about 3-4 hours he was able to remove swirls and use a finishing polish on a Makita "copy" without danger to his paintwork.
Saturday was spent doing much the same with both PC and Makita and the guy commented that he felt more comfortable with the Makita than PC.
Horses for courses really and TBH I don't see the point in buying several different buffers unless you are using them in a professional (as in paid full time) sense. Find the tool you like and use it - works for me.
9227CB
As with most things in life, practice is an absolute must but it's not a hard machine to get the hang of and as I've said to a number of students recently (as in people I'm helping to master machine polishing for themselves) you can always simply lift the buffer away from the paint if in any doubt!
I'm planning to hold a machine polishing class/tutorial for a group at some stage over the winter at premises near to J12 of the M4 - watch this space.
As with most things in life, practice is an absolute must but it's not a hard machine to get the hang of and as I've said to a number of students recently (as in people I'm helping to master machine polishing for themselves) you can always simply lift the buffer away from the paint if in any doubt!
I'm planning to hold a machine polishing class/tutorial for a group at some stage over the winter at premises near to J12 of the M4 - watch this space.
AndyMI16 said:
9227CB
As with most things in life, practice is an absolute must but it's not a hard machine to get the hang of and as I've said to a number of students recently (as in people I'm helping to master machine polishing for themselves) you can always simply lift the buffer away from the paint if in any doubt!
I'm planning to hold a machine polishing class/tutorial for a group at some stage over the winter at premises near to J12 of the M4 - watch this space.
Great..I'll have a look around for prices. I'm starting from scratch so shall need all the kit, have any particular recommendations? It'll mostly be used on a sapphire black M3 CSL.As with most things in life, practice is an absolute must but it's not a hard machine to get the hang of and as I've said to a number of students recently (as in people I'm helping to master machine polishing for themselves) you can always simply lift the buffer away from the paint if in any doubt!
I'm planning to hold a machine polishing class/tutorial for a group at some stage over the winter at premises near to J12 of the M4 - watch this space.
I'm near to Cardiff so I may be interested in your tutorial.
Cheers
Edited by m33ufo on Tuesday 16th October 19:32
I used a PC to get achieve the results below. Very easy to use, but time consuming. Was really pleased, until it got dirty again!
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=37374
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=37374
Here's an example of what a novice can achieve with the right guidance. Barry had never picked up a buffer before last weekend and TBH I have to give him credit for the results as by the end of the session my input was minimal.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...
Perhaps a bit close to spam so mods feel free to edit if necessary!!
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.p...
Perhaps a bit close to spam so mods feel free to edit if necessary!!
Fantastic.
I have a thread on DW hoping to get some advice on what pads and polishes etc I should be buying together with a competitive place to buy them. Probably going to go with a Metabo so looking for the cheapest outlet for one of those to.
I have a thread on DW hoping to get some advice on what pads and polishes etc I should be buying together with a competitive place to buy them. Probably going to go with a Metabo so looking for the cheapest outlet for one of those to.
Edited by m33ufo on Friday 19th October 11:32
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