Old School Machine Polisher. - Page 2

mochamanz · 02-07-05, 04:29

I have A PC, Cyclo, Makita rotary, And several cordless "polishers" I use for applying sealants (a great way to save your arms if you layer) I find that each buffer has its uses, although the PC is the most versatile IMO. I have had a couple mishaps with the Cyclo that I wasnt aware could happen. I was buffing around the "chrome" insignia of a car and somehow got the insignia between the pads of the Cyclo. I found out that the Cyclo will not yield to much, wont bog down and sure wont leave an old emblem in place......

The Cyclo is powerful ! My rotary is also capable of damaging trim , but I am aware of the danger with the rotary, The Cyclo snuck up on me. The winner for safe is the PC. The cyclo has a place in my heart as the most effective polisher for light leveling, but is suprisingly powerful in certain situations.

porterror · 02-07-05, 05:01

well i think for a novice like me. the PC sounds like the best bet. I can see how the cyclo would give a much better polish, but for mr. noob, PC sounds best. Btw, whats the weight difference between Cyclo vs. PC?

Accumulator · 02-08-05, 07:58

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Originally posted by porterror
well i think for a novice like me. the PC sounds like the best bet. I can see how the cyclo would give a much better polish, but for mr. noob, PC sounds best. Btw, whats the weight difference between Cyclo vs. PC?

Oh, I dunno.. I used the Cyclo for many years before getting the PC. It's plenty easy enough to learn with as long as you respect it (as mochamanz found out). I've had novices (true "first time machine polishers") from my wife's 15-year-old grand nephew to my elderly father up to speed with the Cyclo in a matter of minutes.

I don't know what the PC weighs, but it's less than the Cyclo's 6.5 lbs. But neither one is heavy enough to be a bother unless you have some special circumstances. I find the Cyclo *much* more user-friendly; I actuall enjoy using it while I *do not* enjoy using the PC much at all. I've only had one person (out of quite a few) prefer the PC over the Cyclo.

mochamanz · 02-08-05, 09:03

One thing I love about the Cyclo is the balance if the machine, the weight of it is not apparent due to the ergonomics of the piece. It doesnt take long at all to get an intuitive feel for the way the Cyclo operates. The PC is a tool that make you aware of its operation, Vibrations, handling... The Cyclo feels so efficient and seems to be a lot faster than it in fact is due to the dead smoothness of its operation. Each tool has its place and to say one is better than the other presents a problem. IMHO each tool has a slightly different mission.