Weather 2 UDM 2

trebor · 29th November 2007, 16:37

Actually i have only used the UDM once due to the weather lately but so pleased with the results that i have counted it as a double strike !

Some before and after pictures below, the UDM is great for removing swirls, and thanks again to Empsburna who paid me a visit recently to show me how to use the UDM.

The pictures below show all my own work and first attempt at detailing a car rather than just washing it - hope my mentor Empsburna is proud of how his pupil is coming along !

I dont normally let the car get this dirty but just took it up to Newcastle as working up there for 2 days and mainly motorway NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- all over it.

The car was washed using the 2 bucket method with 2 wash mitts, one for the top half of car the other for the lower half, used Meguiars gold class shampoo, clayed, polished using the UDM with Menzerna intensive polish, hand waxed with poorboys nattys blue, tyres have Sonus gel on.

Not sure when it will look this good again for a while, but i dont intend to UDM it again now, will just wash and build up the wax protection.

trebor · 30th November 2007, 07:27

I assume so as have seen it on others but maybe someone else knows different.

It is a nightmare to clean though and has lost its shiny look - i am toying with the idea of either spraying it black or putting some better quality mesh in which i will be able to keep clean

empsburna · 30th November 2007, 09:14

Excellent work. I'm proud!

You picked it up in no time at all, some people can't get the hang of how to hold and position the head to get the correct amount of pressure - but the in progress shot seems to show the polish working nicely, with not much splatter!

JohnDotCom · 30th November 2007, 10:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatts

Just noticed the mesh on the front bumper. Is that standard for diesels?

Its standard on MK2's but normally painted black until the paint gets chipped by stones.
Looks better with no Paint or Silver paint IMHO.

MrBitsy · 30th November 2007, 16:51

A lovely job indeed

I want a UDM for Christmas, but I bet I get socks again

CDTi · 30th November 2007, 17:07

Looks good, Rob - nice colour also

That radio looks vaguely familiar...

trebor · 30th November 2007, 18:19

Thanks CDTi all working fine and really pleased with the choice that the i pod adaptor gives, and i swear that the sound has also improved compared to my other VDO unit.

CDTi · 30th November 2007, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by trebor

...i swear that the sound has also improved compared to my other VDO unit.

I would agree - the sound is much improved over the 413.

TimO · 6th December 2007, 20:30

Very nice indeed

Is the UDM any better than a PC or are they much the same?

trebor · 6th December 2007, 21:09

I would say that there is not much difference although the claims are that the UDM has 20% more power, but i cannot confirm as never used a PC.

Empsburna has a PC and has used my UDM so his opinion will be more valuable than mine.

29th November 2007, 16:37	#1
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Weather 2 UDM 2 Actually i have only used the UDM once due to the weather lately but so pleased with the results that i have counted it as a double strike ! Some before and after pictures below, the UDM is great for removing swirls, and thanks again to Empsburna who paid me a visit recently to show me how to use the UDM. The pictures below show all my own work and first attempt at detailing a car rather than just washing it - hope my mentor Empsburna is proud of how his pupil is coming along ! I dont normally let the car get this dirty but just took it up to Newcastle as working up there for 2 days and mainly motorway NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- all over it. The car was washed using the 2 bucket method with 2 wash mitts, one for the top half of car the other for the lower half, used Meguiars gold class shampoo, clayed, polished using the UDM with Menzerna intensive polish, hand waxed with poorboys nattys blue, tyres have Sonus gel on. Not sure when it will look this good again for a while, but i dont intend to UDM it again now, will just wash and build up the wax protection. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver) Last edited by trebor; 29th November 2007 at 16:41..

30th November 2007, 07:27	#2
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	I assume so as have seen it on others but maybe someone else knows different. It is a nightmare to clean though and has lost its shiny look - i am toying with the idea of either spraying it black or putting some better quality mesh in which i will be able to keep clean __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

30th November 2007, 16:51	#5
MrBitsy Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bedford, Beds Posts: 281 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A lovely job indeed I want a UDM for Christmas, but I bet I get socks again __________________ Ray. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

30th November 2007, 17:07	#6
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Looks good, Rob - nice colour also That radio looks vaguely familiar... __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

30th November 2007, 18:19	#7
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Thanks CDTi all working fine and really pleased with the choice that the i pod adaptor gives, and i swear that the sound has also improved compared to my other VDO unit. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

30th November 2007, 09:14	#3
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	Excellent work. I'm proud! You picked it up in no time at all, some people can't get the hang of how to hold and position the head to get the correct amount of pressure - but the in progress shot seems to show the polish working nicely, with not much splatter!

6th December 2007, 20:30	#9
TimO Loves to post ZT CDTi+ & Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Old Colwyn Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Very nice indeed Is the UDM any better than a PC or are they much the same?

6th December 2007, 21:09	#10
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	I would say that there is not much difference although the claims are that the UDM has 20% more power, but i cannot confirm as never used a PC. Empsburna has a PC and has used my UDM so his opinion will be more valuable than mine. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)