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28th October 2007, 17:52
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autopia is probably the best to buy a udm or there is www.thepolishingcompany.com that sell them to. hope this helps
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29th October 2007, 08:13
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Saxperience Forum Bum
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I got my UDM and a Sonus perfect shine kit from Autopia, Came in 3 days!
No import tax as they put the value of the package at $20
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1st November 2007, 17:42
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Do both take Debit? as i havnt got a credit card and promised myself i wont get a few for crimbo to try and stay debt-free
Also what are the delivery options for both like delivery times and costs etc?
www.thepolishingcompany.com looks schweet i just need a cheap transformer or is £60 a fair price?
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1st November 2007, 17:50
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#24
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£40 on ebay mate with screwfix, £60 sounds a fair price i think, you can get it cheaper though.
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1st November 2007, 17:54
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Ghey excuse above with the payment method but i dont know if they take any other payment as they're overseas.... help peoples?
Sound fair yeah matey but i think its chucked in as part of a deal/kit on TPC.com plus id rather just get it all in one so its easier and everything comes at once
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1st November 2007, 18:04
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#26
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i bought mine off the polishing company and payed for it with direct debit i ordered it all at once i got the £160 kit on there and the transformer should be arriving soon  rang them up to order i did much easier.
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1st November 2007, 18:06
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Cheers for the advice fella, muchos gracias will be ordering at the weekend
Pics up once iv given her a full detail
*Have to spread rep before i can give to you again* i just give to much i guess
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1st November 2007, 18:12
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#28
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
Cheers for the advice fella, muchos gracias will be ordering at the weekend
Pics up once iv given her a full detail
*Have to spread rep before i can give to you again* i just give to much i guess 
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no problem mate  glad i could help, spread love first and rep me when you can do it mate
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1st November 2007, 18:15
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#29
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will do, when did you order yours and what was the delivery like?
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1st November 2007, 18:32
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
will do, when did you order yours and what was the delivery like?
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ordered it a couple of days ago and will have it soon  takes 3 to 5 working days to come.
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1st November 2007, 19:36
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sexy time, cant wait for mine
Transformers are gash because the new UDM's that come UK ready (no transformer needed to convert the power) aren't out until early next year extra £60 that could be spent on cleaning kit
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1st November 2007, 19:40
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
sexy time, cant wait for mine
Transformers are gash because the new UDM's that come UK ready (no transformer needed to convert the power) aren't out until early next year extra £60 that could be spent on cleaning kit 
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aww well, i can't wait till next year  i want one now
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1st November 2007, 19:46
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Haha early crimbo present for meself
Plus i can make some dollar detailing other peoples cars and helping friends out if they need paintwork help etc
Then can sell up next year and move onto one or until something new comes along
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1st November 2007, 19:52
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#34
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
Haha early crimbo present for meself
Plus i can make some dollar detailing other peoples cars and helping friends out if they need paintwork help etc
Then can sell up next year and move onto one or until something new comes along
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thats what i was thinking of doing, detailing some of my familys cars and family friends with a udm
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1st November 2007, 19:57
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Have you used a UDM or machine polisher before?
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1st November 2007, 19:58
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#36
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I paid with paypal on autopia for my £300 beasty spree
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Originally Posted by Prickle
knee her with your helmet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SaxoJoww
Not many people will openly admit they have smeared their minge on a status like dairylea on toast...
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Originally Posted by logic_guy
I've never seen you around but tonight you are making me piss my pants laughing.
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1st November 2007, 20:00
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#37
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Saxperience Hardcore!
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
Have you used a UDM or machine polisher before?
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i used one in college before was pretty good at it, i am prepared to work long hours to get used to it i will start on low speed first
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1st November 2007, 20:21
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#38
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Originally Posted by lyndon
I paid with paypal on autopia for my £300 beasty spree
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Spot on, love you lyndon
What else did you get in that spree then ?
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Originally Posted by saxoboy07
i used one in college before was pretty good at it, i am prepared to work long hours to get used to it i will start on low speed first 
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12-14 hours? il be spending a weekend on mine next weekend and then helping a few mates with their cars
Cleaning before shows like FCS and Trax is always a real arsehole if you want a mint finish but id be sad enough to go for it
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1st November 2007, 20:24
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#39
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Originally Posted by redbullet07
Spot on, love you lyndon
What else did you get in that spree then ?
12-14 hours? il be spending a weekend on mine next weekend and then helping a few mates with their cars
Cleaning before shows like FCS and Trax is always a real arsehole if you want a mint finish but id be sad enough to go for it 
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yep i'm prepared to work 12 to 14 hours i'll spend a weekend doing it on a couple of family cars and friends
will be a cleaning whore to the max when the udm is with me 
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1st November 2007, 20:26
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#40
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Just spending sat and most of sun on mine next weekend before moving on to helping mates but the results will speak for themselves
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