Should I get a Cyclo?

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eyeguy

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I polished up my Civic this weekend and was left unimpressed with my PC. Problem is, the slightest bit of pressure stopped the pad from rotating. It felt like any more pressure than the weight of the PC alone and it just stopped rotating.

Will the Cyclo allow a little more pressure to be applied? I know on horizontal surfaces the weight of the Cyclo alone should get the job done, but for more stubborn spots, can I add some more pressure without it bogging down?

Somebody give me one good reason to buy another toy. Really, I only need one good reason! :grinno: :grinno:
 
Refer to my Sig, although I haven't tried a Cyclo and I definetly want to try one, I think the next thing you should get is a saw buddy, Makita 9227.
 
With the cyclo it seems as if most users agree that pressure isnt needed because the weight of the machine does the work. I really want a cyclo as well :( However I dont have an extra $220 laying around - Lucky you :) :bow
 
The thought has crossed my mind, but I don't know if I'm ready. Plus I like the fact I can do some interior work with the Cyclo as well. With Honda's NBP paint I'm just a little scared to hit it with a rotary. I stared too long at it after I got done polishing it and it scratched. Well not really, but we all know how soft it is.
 
The Cyclo will not bog down even under heavy pressure. It is a great polisher that when combined with the correct pads and polishes, can do some significant cutting.
 
Joshua312 said:
With the cyclo it seems as if most users agree that pressure isnt needed because the weight of the machine does the work. I really want a cyclo as well :( However I dont have an extra $220 laying around - Lucky you :) :bow
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Well, I just started a new job with a decent raise, so I'm just wanting to reward myself some.
 
brwill2005 said:
The Cyclo will not bog down even under heavy pressure. It is a great polisher that when combined with the correct pads and polishes, can do some significant cutting.
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That's good news. Every horizontal panel on my car has tiny water etches all over. The PC just didn't seem to get the job done. This was with SSR 2.5 as well.
 
Well, I just started a new job with a decent raise, so I'm just wanting to reward myself some.



Well, brother, I say treat yourself! You deserve it! When I buy a Cyclo, I'm getting the gold one!
 
brwill2005 said:
The Cyclo will not bog down even under heavy pressure. It is a great polisher that when combined with the correct pads and polishes, can do some significant cutting.
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Same here.



Not real fond of the green Cyclo polishing pads though, the surface seems a bit rough for a polishing pad and it is pretty thin. I've had some minor marring issues with them on softer paints. The green Propel lite cut pads though, absolutely rock! Slightly larger diameter and about twice as thick. The surface follows the contours of the paint a lot better. The rest of the Cyclo pads are pretty good though.
 
Scottwax said:
Same here.



Not real fond of the green Cyclo polishing pads though, the surface seems a bit rough for a polishing pad and it is pretty thin. I've had some minor marring issues with them on softer paints. The green Propel lite cut pads though, absolutely rock! Slightly larger diameter and about twice as thick. The surface follows the contours of the paint a lot better. The rest of the Cyclo pads are pretty good though.
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I'll have to remember to stay away from the green pads. BTW, I've been looking at getting this from Top of the Line for $220. Are they good to deal with or is there a better deal out there?
 
Well being the proud owner of all three tools, I say, buy the Cyclo but be aware of it's limitations. While I am using the Cyclo more and more, I agree with ScottWax in that with the wrong pads, it seems to micromar the finish and sometimes you can also run in to areas that the Cyclo won't fit into. Additionally, remember that the PC is not designed to "rotate". While the head will rotate under it's own weight, it oscillates when pressure is applied. This is the design function of the tool and why PC's are much less prone to damaging the paint.



Hope some of this helps!! PS.. If ya have that PC for sale for cheap... :getdown
 
TheFiveO said:
Well being the proud owner of all three tools, I say, buy the Cyclo but be aware of it's limitations. While I am using the Cyclo more and more, I agree with ScottWax in that with the wrong pads, it seems to micromar the finish and sometimes you can also run in to areas that the Cyclo won't fit into. Additionally, remember that the PC is not designed to "rotate". While the head will rotate under it's own weight, it oscillates when pressure is applied. This is the design function of the tool and why PC's are much less prone to damaging the paint.



Hope some of this helps!! PS.. If ya have that PC for sale for cheap... :getdown
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I was under the impression that the pad would rotate even under decent pressure. It still oscillates fine but what seems to be slight pressure will just stop the rotation completely. I guess I just want a little more than the PC delivers now. It still works fine for a LSP though and I'll use it with the bigger pads.



Man my wife's gonna kill me. Have you ever seen a kid that gets that gift for Christmas or his B-Day that everybody objects to except that one relative. I feel like Ralphie getting an authentic Red Ryder BB gun. :Geezx :woot2:
 
I dont know, maybe there was some user error here?



Everyone underestimates the PC. I have seen it take out some pretty bad defects/swirls/what have you.
 
May have been some user error. I'm not too proud to admit it. I just think some of the work could have been completed faster and more completely with the Cyclo. My big thing too is that I'm SLOW. Thorough but slow none the less.

Hell, I just want another toy in the arsenal.
 
Scottwax said:
The green Propel lite cut pads though, absolutely rock! Slightly larger diameter and about twice as thick. The surface follows the contours of the paint a lot better. The rest of the Cyclo pads are pretty good though.
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Hee hee...just wait till you try the rightlook backing plates...
 
Oh! That's just great! Can't get that with machine can ya? No, spend $20 more. I don't care really, it's all a worthwhile investment as far as I'm concerned. One of these days when I can't take care of my cars, I'll pass this on to my son. This is one of those machines you can tell can be passed on. Kinda like an old Kitchen Aid mixer. It'll probably be a month or so before I get so I'll save a little longer and get the better backing plates.





I've gotta pay off my wife's Mazda 6 first. I'm trying to buy a better home in a better neighborhood and every little bit I can save will get me out of here faster. That's another topic I guess.
 
FujiFast said:
Do those plates give enough clearance from the paint? They seem short in that picture.
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With the Propel Pads, I've had no issues with the backing plate getting close to the paint (as far as pushing down on the pad). With some of the cyclo-branded pads, they can come close, especially with the white finishing pads. As always, you have to use caution. To date, I've had no issues.



The thing about the rightlook backing plates are, they DO fully cover the 4" Cyclo and Propel pads, so yes, they could potentially touch another part of the car. You could always get some 3.5" Lake Country Backing plates if it makes you more comfortable.
 
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