Vertical surface polishing with what?

[ZoranC]

If you outfit the PC with a 4" pad it will behave more aggressively than the Cyclo will and is thus sometimes the better tool for a tough job.

I wish I knew this and knew it long ago. I am now PO at myself for it but I am happy that I learnt another thing today. :thx

 

[Accumulator]

I wish I knew [PC/4" > Cyclo] and knew it long ago. I am now PO at myself for it but I am happy that I learnt another thing today. ..

Well, don't feel bad...I used the two machines for years before I accidentally figured it out by damaging the MPV. It's not all *that* big a difference and IMO you can make up for most of it by choosing the right pads/products for use with the Cyclo. Any you still have the whole user-friendliness issue



The only time I reach for the PC for general polishing is for the Jag, the Cyclo just doesn't match the contours (that'w why I bought the PC). The only times I reach for the PC/4" are a) small spot-repairs not requiring the rotary, and b) polishing the MPV, the clear of which just plain responds perfectly to the PC/4"/3M PI-III approach. Othewise I'd always choose the Cyclo.

 

[Changeling]

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The only time I reach for the PC for general polishing is for the Jag, the Cyclo just doesn't match the contours (that'w why I bought the PC). The only times I reach for the PC/4" are a) small spot-repairs not requiring the rotary, and b) polishing the MPV, the clear of which just plain responds perfectly to the PC/4"/3M PI-III approach. Othewise I'd always choose the Cyclo.[/QUOTE]





Some where I read that you could take one of the pads/drives off the Cyclo, allowing it to get into tighter places or work on varying contours. Have you ever tried this?



Changeling

 

[ZoranC]

Some where I read that you could take one of the pads/drives off the Cyclo, allowing it to get into tighter places or work on varying contours. Have you ever tried this?

I did. I don't like it.



First it is not as smooth as advertised, Cyclo's body will be getting in your way, and I hate when tool availability is making things grow more complex instead of simpler (that's why I ended up with 4 tools so far). Just like Accumulator I purchased PC because some of contours I work(ed) on are impossible to get into with Cyclo, even with single pad on it.



Second, taking one pad off opens up a possibility for that side to touch the paint while I am working. That's the last thing I want to happen.

 

[Accumulator]

Some where I read that you could take one of the pads/drives off the Cyclo, allowing it to get into tighter places or work on varying contours. Have you ever tried this?

No, and I don't intend to for all the reasons ZoranC mentioned. I'd take one off and mount it to the PC if necessary but I'd only use the Cyclo with both in place. I find that most of the (rare) situations where the Cyclo won't "fit" are a matter of the design of the machine itself (body dimensions) or a case where I need the "overlap" you can get by using larger pads on the PC where there is pad surface far away from the body of the machine.



Heh heh, if you ever have to polish a Jaguar XJS you'll see *exactly* what mean, but otherwise it might not ever be an issue and I got by without the PC for years (doing areas by hand as needed).