Cyclo? Most Versatile Polisher

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I don't have one but considered one when I was looking for my 1st machine.
The cyclo

But my reasons that make it the most suitable for some one who only wants 1 machine

Dual 4in pads covers the most area at any given time
..so quicker waxes/ AIO polish jobs

Able to get areas like window channel/roof pillers allot easier along with more narrow body lines.
No need to switch backing plat.pad combo or for another mini machine.

You're able to use just 1 head for certain areas or possibly headlight restorations?

Still had ability to correct paint, but not the fast way

Has brush attachments while being smooth in the process
 
Not for the money.

I can see if the polisher was 200-250 its 400$

I have one great machine however.

I don't see how you pick that over the boss, rupes, or flex.

and that machine is big. Just because it uses small pads does not mean you can get in tight areas all the time.

And if that's your worry.

You but a PORTER CABLE, or harbor freight da and make it a 4inch pad designated machine.
 
I personally have a boss G21 and will have a Rupes mini in a week give or take
And I can still see getting within narrow body lines with the cyclo
 
nothingface5384 said:
I don't have one but considered one when I was looking for my 1st machine.
The cyclo

But my reasons that make it the most suitable for some one who only wants 1 machine

Dual 4in pads covers the most area at any given time
..so quicker waxes/ AIO polish jobs

Able to get areas like window channel/roof pillers allot easier along with more narrow body lines.
No need to switch backing plat.pad combo or for another mini machine.

You're able to use just 1 head for certain areas or possibly headlight restorations?

Still had ability to correct paint, but not the fast way

Has brush attachments while being smooth in the process
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Those are good for a big canvas planes boats rv let it rip.
 
I love my cyclo. I have a da too but usually grab the cyclo for most things
 
nothingface5384 said:
I personally have a boss G21 and will have a Rupes mini in a week give or take
And I can still see getting within narrow body lines with the cyclo
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When you get your Mini, you won't even think about a Cyclo.:props:
 
The most versatile machine in my inventory are my pc's.
 
nothingface5384 said:
Oh I'm sure
Getting a nano too
That'll be my trio of choice

Still want to play around with one and see
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When PC and Cyclo's were your only choices, maybe then I would have considered it, but now with all the other choices, why even think about it.

They are extremely well built machines, but unless you are doing large areas (boats, airplanes, buses, RV's), I would consider other alternatives.
 
With the current technology long throws, direct drives and rotaries there are much better options than PC's and Cyclo's. Yes a PC and Cyclo will or can remove defects but the other mentioned alternatives get the desired results quicker.
 
nothingface5384 said:
I don't have one but considered one when I was looking for my 1st machine.

The cyclo



But my reasons that make it the most suitable for some one who only wants 1 machine



Dual 4in pads covers the most area at any given time

..so quicker waxes/ AIO polish jobs



Able to get areas like window channel/roof pillers allot easier along with more narrow body lines.

No need to switch backing plat.pad combo or for another mini machine.



You're able to use just 1 head for certain areas or possibly headlight restorations?



Still had ability to correct paint, but not the fast way



Has brush attachments while being smooth in the process
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Have you ever polished a car before?

Any PC type machine can use 4" pads. Those machines can even use pads that range from 3"-6". PC machines can also use any brush a Cyclo can use. Using a 4" pad with an AIO is likely a waste of time - you don't need to focus on a single spot so long with an AIO. AIOs are primarily for speed - so why would someone prefer 4" pads?

All PC like machines can polish headlights, likely more effectively than a Cyclo and go through the same narrow body lines.

To be fair, I just don't like the concept of the machine. You are polishing 2 areas that are not connected simultaneously. I polish an area carefully and move on. I'm not understanding if you are supposed to move the machine in half steps - or re-polish areas with the second head that you already went over?

All this being said, if I see one at a garage sale for $30 I will buy it. Prolly use it with a paint cleaner for nostalgia sake.
 
My first polisher was the Cyclo 5 Pro. I chose that model over the Flex and PC's for two primary reasons: The Cyclo is Made in USA; and it has virtually no vibration, unlike the PC. I've been to the Cyclo factory in Colorado and discovered they take their craft very seriously.

I also have a DeWalt DWP849X rotary polisher and find its power takes a firm touch to control, something I have to work on.

I have absolutely no regrets whatsoever in purchasing the Cyclo. I am planning on getting a Flex XC 3401 one of these days for the sake of the form factor and its correcting power.

Ultimately you have to decide for yourself what is important to you and how to go about acquiring the tools of the trade.
 
swanicyouth said:
Have you ever polished a car before?

Any PC type machine can use 4" pads. Those machines can even use pads that range from 3"-6". PC machines can also use any brush a Cyclo can use. Using a 4" pad with an AIO is likely a waste of time - you don't need to focus on a single spot so long with an AIO. AIOs are primarily for speed - so why would someone prefer 4" pads?

All PC like machines can polish headlights, likely more effectively than a Cyclo and go through the same narrow body lines. .
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Yes I've polished and corrected a few customer cars long with my own last year with my G21
I was simply saying without needing to change backing plates..or switching machines ...it seems like the cyclo can do just about every section of practicly every car excluding things like corners of panels..

Like I said for someone that wants 1 machine and doesn't want to bother changing backing plates it seems like the most versatile machine for that instance..
Didn't say it was the best choice
Just best for that particular instance I mentioned
 
i would prefer a traditional PC-style DA (though not as comfortable) because it would be more versatile in regards to different backing plates and pads...
 
VISITOR said:
i would prefer a traditional PC-style DA (though not as comfortable) because it would be more versatile in regards to different backing plates and pads...
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Yes I totally agree, and you seem to be about the only one that posted and understood what I was saying lol
 
I love my Cyclo. First polisher I bought, 7 years and still going strong. It's not going to do much correction. It's what I call a wax spreader. But it's completely dummy proof, you can't get in trouble with it. I always start my newest employees out on it with full confidence they won't hurt the car (short of dropping it on the hood). It's a little pricey but the dual pads make it a unique machine. The balance is perfect and has less vibration then any polisher you will ever use. I love being able to turn the handle to go from a 4" path to 8". Does a great job of putting a shine on a car. Here is a video I did a couple years ago demonstrating it, a force action , and a rotory polisher on an old hood.

http://youtu.be/ZioQ4aI3wPk


www.JaxDetails.com
www.facebook.com/DentsAndDetails
I may be slow, but I do poor work.
 
sweatthedetails said:
I love my Cyclo. First polisher I bought, 7 years and still going strong. It's not going to do much correction. It's what I call a wax spreader. But it's completely dummy proof, you can't get in trouble with it. I always start my newest employees out on it with full confidence they won't hurt the car (short of dropping it on the hood). It's a little pricey but the dual pads make it a unique machine. The balance is perfect and has less vibration then any polisher you will ever use. I love being able to turn the handle to go from a 4" path to 8". Does a great job of putting a shine on a car. Here is a video I did a couple years ago demonstrating it, a force action , and a rotory polisher on an old hood.

http://youtu.be/ZioQ4aI3wPk


Jacksonville Auto Detailing - Home
www.facebook.com/DentsAndDetails
I may be slow, but I do poor work.
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out of curiousity, how is the Flex still doing?
 
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