imported_turbomangt
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I'm really excited about my new Dewalt and I feel that it will be my most used buffer on my shelf. I own a DeWalt high speed, DAPC, Cyclo and now the Dewalt DAPC. Here is my take on each of them and what role they play in my shop.
I seldom (if ever) use the high speed on an entire car. I get many late model cars and older classic cars in my shop that don't need the cutting power of the high speed. I will however notice specific areas on any given car that either have a scratch or defect that requires me to "spot buff" with the high speed, so in that regard it serves its purpose.
The DAPC as we all know is mainly for applying liquid polish, paint cleaner, wax, or sealant. It is a time saving machine for finishing any job when no correction is needed..
My cyclo (up untill now) was my perfect in the middle machine. Times when I felt using the high speed was being too aggressive, at the same time knowing the DAPC would not correct swirls, blemishes and scratches. The cyclo has two small heads which spin in the same random motion as the PC but with its heavier motor allows you to "work" the finish in such a way as you can correct many of the defects you need to. I have removed swirls from black cars, and leveled out scratches (minor ones) nicely. The cyclo also puts a really high shine using a polishing pad on any car, gives depth and shine you can't achieve by hand.
Saved the best for last........The new DeWalt is more efficient (In my opinion) than the cyclo. Has a single head like the PC, but also has a heavier duty motor (when you turn it on its LOUD) and won't bog down when applying pressure. YOu can change pads easy with the velcro back, and pads are interchangeable with your PC machine. That 280SL pic I posted on the show car section shows what results you can expect from it. It will bring a "dead" finish back to life, and also do serious paint correction. I was first introduced to it while I attended a seminar for pro's. The instructor actually removed 1500 grit wet sanding scratches with this machine, that is what impressed me. I was sold. Now that I own one, I know I will be using it more than any machine I own. If you have more questions, contact me on my web site. which I can't post, but you should be able to figure it out. Gary
I seldom (if ever) use the high speed on an entire car. I get many late model cars and older classic cars in my shop that don't need the cutting power of the high speed. I will however notice specific areas on any given car that either have a scratch or defect that requires me to "spot buff" with the high speed, so in that regard it serves its purpose.
The DAPC as we all know is mainly for applying liquid polish, paint cleaner, wax, or sealant. It is a time saving machine for finishing any job when no correction is needed..
My cyclo (up untill now) was my perfect in the middle machine. Times when I felt using the high speed was being too aggressive, at the same time knowing the DAPC would not correct swirls, blemishes and scratches. The cyclo has two small heads which spin in the same random motion as the PC but with its heavier motor allows you to "work" the finish in such a way as you can correct many of the defects you need to. I have removed swirls from black cars, and leveled out scratches (minor ones) nicely. The cyclo also puts a really high shine using a polishing pad on any car, gives depth and shine you can't achieve by hand.
Saved the best for last........The new DeWalt is more efficient (In my opinion) than the cyclo. Has a single head like the PC, but also has a heavier duty motor (when you turn it on its LOUD) and won't bog down when applying pressure. YOu can change pads easy with the velcro back, and pads are interchangeable with your PC machine. That 280SL pic I posted on the show car section shows what results you can expect from it. It will bring a "dead" finish back to life, and also do serious paint correction. I was first introduced to it while I attended a seminar for pro's. The instructor actually removed 1500 grit wet sanding scratches with this machine, that is what impressed me. I was sold. Now that I own one, I know I will be using it more than any machine I own. If you have more questions, contact me on my web site. which I can't post, but you should be able to figure it out. Gary
