[littlemissGTO]

Did anyone else get this?

Thank you for your support of Ultimate Detailing Machine, Ultima and Sonus. Our relationship with you has been important to the success of each brand. We have several changes to bring to your attention. If you have any questions, let Lynn lynn@theperfectshine.com or I davido@theperfectshine.com know so we can continue to give you the partner support necessary to achieve long term success for both our companies.



We have been supplying Porter Cable orbital polisher since 1999. In 2007, we switched to a machine made overseas when we introduced the Ultimate Detailing Machine. We sold over 5000 machines, but were faced with a huge increase in price based on government tax in Asia. As well, Porter Cable came back to us with an offer we couldn’t refuse so we have now changed back to Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable. UDM has now contracted with Porter Cable to make the Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable. We are still supporting the original Ultimate Detailing Machine through the warranty period. The UDM by Porter Cable has the same motor as the 7424 and the same power. The Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable comes complete with a 1-Year Replacement Warranty. The best in the industry!The differences in the Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable are 1) price increase 2) no red polisher bag 3) warranty covered by porter cable so machine can be fixed locally at any porter cable repair shop or machine can be sent back to us for replacement. More details can be found on http://www.ultimatedetailingmachine.com/resellers.html and http://www.ultimatedetailingmachine.com/bulk.html

The basic Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable system is complete with:
Ultimate Detailing Machine by Porter Cable Dual-Action Polisher
DAS FlexPlate 5" Velcro Backing Plate
6" Foam Polishing Pad
Wrench

Polisher Feature Specification
Power 120 VAC, 50-60 HZ/120 VDC
Motor 110 volt, 3.7 amp
No Load Speed Electronic variable speed 2,500-6,000 rpm
Spindle Thread Accepts 5/16 - 24
Weight 5 1/4 LBS
Backing Plate 4.75" diameter, flexible, with hook & loop (Velcro) backing

[bigpoppa]

...now why would anyone want to buy a UDM over a PC, now that they are the same machine? This is a pretty brainless move and a big step backwards, IMO.

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[P1et]

The UDM was not a very good machine. Instead of the UDM, why wouldn't you just buy the regular PC???

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[littlemissGTO]

I don't know guys. I just got this information in an email and was like umm this doesn't make a lot of sense to me.

[Eliot Ness]

Originally Posted by P1et

The UDM was not a very good machine. Instead of the UDM, why wouldn't you just buy the regular PC???

I thought the UDM was a pretty good machine. I got a later version that already had the switch fix and I can notice a difference in power between the PC and the UDM. My only complaint, and this is a minor one, is the shorter length of the power cord.

I was surprised to see the UDM turn into a PC 7424, but I guess if anyone wants the extra power the UDM offered then the Meg's G110 is probably the way to go unless you want to move to a rotary or drop some extra cash on a flex.

The e-mail that littlemissGTO posted looks like it was meant for a dealer who retailed the UDM's so I doubt that most of us will receive the same notice.

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[P1et]

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

I thought the UDM was a pretty good machine. I got a later version that already had the switch fix and I can notice a difference in power between the PC and the UDM. My only complaint, and this is a minor one, is the shorter length of the power cord.

I was surprised to see the UDM turn into a PC 7424, but I guess if anyone wants the extra power the UDM offered then the Meg's G110 is probably the way to go unless you want to move to a rotary or drop some extra cash on a flex.

The e-mail that littlemissGTO posted looks like it was meant for a dealer who retailed the UDM's so I doubt that most of us will receive the same notice.

The vibrations on the UDM made it unbearable to work with. Power is nothing without control.

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[bigpoppa]

I guess I must be used to my UDM, I've had it for over a year and I never noticed excessive vibrations. It does have more power than the PC, and aside from a few nit-picks I have with it (numbers on the speed dial completely worn off, etc.) it has been nothing but reliable for me (knock on wood).

That said, when it dies, I will probably just toss it rather than get it repaired now that it has no warranty, and pick up a Makita (I also have a PC).

If the cost from the government tax in Asia is going up substantially, then shouldn't we see a price increase for the Meguiar's G110, too?

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[Eliot Ness]

Originally Posted by P1et

The vibrations on the UDM made it unbearable to work with. Power is nothing without control.

I guess we just had different experiences with them or our versions were a bit different. I sometimes run the UDM with one hand just like I do with my PC and never experienced excess vibrations, even at speed 5 and 6.

Originally Posted by bigpoppa

.......If the cost from the government tax in Asia is going up substantially, then shouldn't we see a price increase for the Meguiar's G110, too?

Yeah, you'd sure think so. The only difference is the UDM was assembled here in the states and the G110, AFAIK, comes completely assembled from China.

	PC Porter-Cable Orbital Buffer 7424 or 7336. One of the most famous tool used by a variety of detailers, from weekend warriors to professional detailers.

[bigpoppa]

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

Yeah, you'd sure think so. The only difference is the UDM was assembled here in the states and the G110, AFAIK, comes completely assembled from China.

Really, never knew that.

[Bunky]

I do not know if I buy the government tax stuff.

The company I work for buys stuff from China (subassemblies/finished goods) all the time and I have not seen any mention of tax issues. I may ask our procurement team in China what is going on. It is tough to IMPORT stuff into China. I will be over there in about 4 weeks to meet with one supplier.