Saw Cyclo Today

B

Boongie

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Hi all:

I just saw a Cyclo today in the hands of a mobile paint repair worker. It seemed really easy to use. Is a Cyclo more agreesive than a PC 7424 (if using the same type of pads and compound)? Is one better for general polsihing, swirl removing, and scratch removal? When would you use the Cyclo vs. the PC?



I notice quite a bit of price difference between the two based on interent ordering.



Thanks
 
It could be considered somewhat more aggressive than a PC or at least a bit more effective on hard clears. I find it better for my needs and I now reserve the PC only for spot repairs with 4" pads where the Cyclo can't fit or via 6" black LC pad, to apply AIO. That's about it.
 
Cyclo is a pretty awesome machine. With cutting pads and a medium cut product, it can remove some pretty serious defects. Because it uses two heads, it is super balanced and very easy to control, even with one hand. It does not replace a rotary, however, for serious paint defects.
 
Can you guys provide a link to a place to look at or buy a Cyclo? I keep hearing about it, but not seeing it.
 
If I was only going to buy one, either the Cyclo or the PC, which would be recommended? Again, I am looking to remove a few swirls and any potential scratches that will be coming my way as I drive daily. The price of the Cyclo is a bit much for me unless I could really cost justify it on performance.
 
I'm confident the Cyclo will be a longer lasting tool over time, for decades even. If this is an important factor plus the performance of a well balanced polisher with a little more "oomph" than the PC, I'd go with it.
 
ONly two reasons to go with a PC instead of a Cyclo (at least IMO)-



1) the PC works better with AIO

2) the Cyclo can't get into some contours that a PC can (my XJS is a good example)



Like Bill D, I hardly ever use the PCs, I use the Cyclos unless one of the above issues comes up.
 
thanks scott! im new to detailing and have no experience with a pc or the cyclo. would jumping to the cyclo be a bad idea? i know the cyclo is a bit more, but i figure it would be something i keep for awhile so the price difference isnt too big of a deal for me.
 
I personally dont think using the cyclo as a first time polisher is a bad idea at all.

I handed mine to a person that never polished a car before this past weekend and in about 30 seconds he had it down as to how the machine moves and how to polish.



If it is for jsut your vehicle I would see the areas where the machine wont really fit and if there is a lot I would say the PC might be your best bet. But if you have a lot of flat/non hard to get to areas I would say go for the cyclo.
 
If you have a large vehicle with a lot of flat surfaces, I'd definitely go with the Cyclo first. Smaller vehicle with a lot of curves, you will probably find the PC to be easier.
 
[quote name='scottabir']I personally dont think using the cyclo as a first time polisher is a bad idea at all.

I handed mine to a person that never polished a car before this past weekend and in about 30 seconds he had it down as to how the machine moves and how to polish...
Same experience here, with numerous people from kids to the elderly. Only *one* person preferred the PC and he's a bit :rolleyes: IMO anyhow.
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Being new to using a machine on my car (2005 Camry), and after lurking around Autopia for some time, it seems that the PC is being used more by fellow Autopians than the Cyclo.



Which one would be considered less risky to use?



Is there anything that the Cyclo can do that the PC cannot?



Is the actual action of the Cyclo the same as the PC?
 
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