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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Default Ultimate Detailing Machines(UDM) are here

Interest in this machine is very strong since its release recently.

Opening price for the UDM-1000 will be $149.00 with shipping of $9.95 in the continental US. Contact us for shipping quotes outside the US.

The kit comes with a stock 5" velcro backing plate, 6" white foam polishing pad, canvas carry bag and wrench.

This machine features a 4.2 Amp, 500 Watt motor and is 20% more powerful than competitive products. Speed range is 2500-6000 OPM(orbits/minute). Foam buffing pads up to 7.50" diameter may be used on this machine. For best results, it is recommended to use foam pads sized between 4.00" and 6.50" diameter.

Tropi-Care Custom Pad kit for the UDM $39.99: (List price separately $64-65.00) This kit is not listed on the website yet.

2-orange 6.50" CCS "cutting/polishing" foam pads
1-blue 6.50" CCS "final finishing" foam pad
1-white 6.50" CCS "polishing" foam pad
1- FREE 8 ounce bottle of TC-8 Swirl Cutter ($15.95 value)

and your choice of 1 super plush polishing towel or 2 gray microfiber polishing bonnets.

The yellow "medium cutting" CCS foam pad may also be added to any kit for additional cost of $8.99.

Want to create your own custom accessory kit? Feel free to contact us at steve@tropi-care.com or call toll-free at (866)341-0050.

For years, the Porter Cable 7424(DAROP) has been a very reliable and popular item for us since we started offering them several years ago. I have several hundred hours on my own personal machine and it's still going strong to this day. We plan to offer and sell both machines to accommodate a variety of user needs and budgets.

We have shot a couple of quick side by side pics with both units.

UDM and PC bases


UDM Speed Decal and PC specs. plate




PC with 5-7/8" Lake Country backing plate and UDM with 5" backing plate


Units side by side
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:46 AM
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I've never had problems w/ not enough power on my PC7424, but interesting... Who makes the UDM1000?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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what's the country of origin of this product?
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Rhedalert
what's the country of origin of this product?
Parts are made in China and Mexico, final assembly in San Diego.

If my PC ever wears out, I'd definitely consider getting one of these.


-Mike
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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Nice is it any smoother or more quiet then the PC? Mine vibrates the crap out of my hand specially on the high speeds and is pretty loud. I have the right weight on it also.
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