User’s Guide MODEL 1000 ULTIMATE DETAILING MACHINE UDM_Booklet_V3.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction ......................................................................... 3 The Ultimate Detailing Machine Model 1000 is a professional grade automo- Warranty & Other Benefits ................................................... 6 tive polisher. With its dual-action head that orbits and rotates, the Ultimate Features & Safety ................................................................ 8 Pads & Backing Plates ..............................................
The Ultimate Detailing Machine operates by orbiting the polishing pad The polishing action of the Ultimate Detailing Machine Model 1000 closely around a center spindle while the pad freely spins on its own axis. A coun- mimics that of circular hand polishing. Imagine being able to make 2,500 to terweight on the opposite side of the center spindle dampens vibration for 6,000 tight hand circles in a single minute and you’ll have a pretty good idea smooth operation.
WARRANTY & OTHER BENEFITS Your Ultimate Detailing Machine, Model 1000, is guaranteed to perform Warranty Processing without defect for one full year from the date of purchase. If your Model If your machine fails you must return it to the factory or your importer 1000 car polisher fails it will be replaced with a new or refurbished machine (outside the USA, Canada and Mexico) for exchange. Receiving a war- at no cost to you. ranty exchange is easy. Simply browse to www.UltimateDetailingMachine.
FEATURES & SAFETY The Ultimate Detailing Machine Model 1000 has a powerful 4.2 Amp, 500 Changing Tool Heads Watt motor. The motor is 20% more powerful than competitive products, Changing tool heads (e.g., backing yet the machine is balanced and not tiring to use. plates and other adapters) is easy.
PADS & BACKING PLATES A full range of backing plates is available for the Ultimate Detailing Machine For proper and safe operation, polishing and buffing pads must be used Model 1000 from many different suppliers. Any Velcro backing plate with with the correct size Velcro backing plate. For instance, never use a 4-inch a 5/16” – 24 thread can be attached to the Model 1000, allowing to take pad on a 6-inch Velcro backing plate. advantage of many different tools.
SELECTING THE RIGHT CAR POLISH OPERATION Paint polishes are given different names to indicate their intended purpose. Before using the Ultimate Detailing Machine Model 1000, your car must be Here’s a quick definition of polish terms: freshly washed and dry. Never polish or buff on a dirty finish or your paint will be damaged (swirls and scratches).
Step 2: Apply polish to the polishing pad. Step 4: Start polisher at low speed. Start the polisher at a low speed (2 on the dial), making sure to press the pad against the car before switching the machine on. Allow the polish to load into the pad and distribute over the surface area before increasing speed. Step 3: Distribute polish over the work area. Distribute the polish over the work area. Step 4: Increase speed and work the polish into the surface of the paint.
Step 5: Polish until the polish film is nearly gone. As you work the polish, the film will get lighter until only a slight haze remains. At this point you can stop and inspect your MAINTAINING & IMPROVING PAINT GLOSS It is polishing, not waxing, that offers the most improvement in the overall work. You can remove the remaining pol- appearance of automotive paint. If you wax over bad paint, it’s still bad ish haze with a buffing towel or a microfi- paint.
REMOVING COMMON PAINT DEFECTS The Ultimate Detailing Machine Model 1000 is an effective tool for removing If you have a small area with deep damage that your Ultimate Detailing most minor paint defects, including surface scratches, swirl marks, sanding Machine Model 1000 cannot remove, you have a couple of choices: you can marks, water spots, chemical etching, oxidation, scuffs and paint transfer.
POLISH LIKE A PROFESSIONAL Machine polishing is messy. No matter how skilled you become, the ma- Use masking tape to mask off trim around chine will always sling off some polish. To avoid a huge clean up job, use an windows and areas where polishing would old bed sheet to cover areas of your car that you don’t want splattered with harm the finish. It only takes a few min- polish. This little step will save you a lot of clean up work. utes to do an entire car.
MACHINE WAXING AND BUFFING In addition to polishing and removing paint defects, you can use your Ulti- If your wax film is buffing off clear and then streaking begins, this is an mate Detailing Machine Model 1000 to apply liquid waxes and paint seal- indication that your bonnet is saturated with wax. Flip you bonnet to use the ants. To apply liquid wax products, use a soft, non-abrasive foam pad. second side (if it is a dual-sided bonnet) or switch to a clean, dry bonnet.
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