Whats so special about a Cyclo polisher?

[gb387]

Well exactly that, whats so special about a Cyclo polisher? Are they better than a PC?

[Mike Phillips]

Hard as this is for me to believe, I have never even tried one.

(Note to self... order a Cyclo Polisher)

Mike

[Beercan31]

I seen this asked up to 3-4 times already and the only one who responded to "said above" was Superior Shine, and he used the cyclo for what it was made for doing aircraft. I have one sitting here on the floor next to me, the gentle man who owned it said he used it on the cars he repaired in the auto shop years ago and he loved the way it worked . . The only disadvantage I see with the cyclo would be its limit to where you can use them (tight spots not good) but you can not dispute the duel orbital action it would be like holding 2 G-100A's. the same equipment is available for the cyclo as the PC G-100A.


Now lets see if I can get the jpg to show up on the posts and not the link/short cut

Please let us know PRO or CON
tnx
Rich
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[gb387]

Addin to this old thread.......

Here is a post I found on Autopia from a first time user of the cyclo:

http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?postid=456783#post456783

[alanceperson]

I have a cyclo. I actully learned it before a pc and rotary . Ill Says it the same move ability as the pc for tight spots. Disavantage in the Cyclo is the cost a pads & not having ability to control the speed. Speed is set at 3000 rpm on mine .They say it want leave swirls for the dual action movement .Never had swirls from it . After learning pc/ rotary I hardly use the cyclo. Not really a need for it plus cost for pc is cheaper .

[rjstaaf]

I have not used one myself but, the many threads I have read on it seem to indicate that the motor does not bog down like the PC does. Although the dual pads can be a disadvantage on small vehicles with lots of tight spaces they can be an advantage on large vehicles with lots of realestate to cover. They are also rather expensive. I will say though that the people that have and use them have nothing but good things to say about them.

[alanceperson]

Its true the Cyclo motor doesnt bog down as bad as pc. But,the way i see it if the pc bogs down your using way to much pressure and you could do more harm than good. If the pc doesnt do what i want then i move up to a rotary with speed control.

[Superior Shine]

I have three of them. They fill the gap (if any) between the PC and a rotory. The cyclo cuts more than a PC so if you don't know how to use a rotory than a cyclo is the way to go. Also you can cover large areas quickly with one. That is why I perfer them for aircraft and RVs.

I have decided to sell two of my cyclos. I bought them this passed spring and they only have a few hours on them. E-mail me if your interested.

[foris2]

Originally posted by alanceperson
Its true the Cyclo motor doesnt bog down as bad as pc. But,the way i see it if the pc bogs down your using way to much pressure and you could do more harm than good. If the pc doesnt do what i want then i move up to a rotary with speed control.

From a Cyclo user !

[Pit-lane.dk]

Re: Whats so special about a Cyclo polisher?

Originally posted by gb387
Well exactly that, whats so special about a Cyclo polisher? Are they better than a PC?

I have a Cyclo, not the US model but a European / Nordic equivalent ( http://www.biltema.dk/products/produ...?iItemId=98894 ) It is 380W with variable speed control……..

And a Würth rotary polisher http://wueko.wuerth.com/cgi-bin/wu_s...223;PDF;;;0000

I am pleased with both, but I could be tempted to buy a PC as the Cyclo works best on large areas. But…..Here in Danmark we have 240V / 50 Hz power supply and as the PC is only manufactured in a 110V version, I’ll need a transformer and then things starts to get a little complicated.

I know that many guys from Meguiars UK have the PC / transformer kit and are pleased with the performance of the machine as a all-round polisher.

I´m pleased with my Cyclo / Rotery Combo with sporadic need of a PC ”look a like”

Well, to make a long story, short. The Cyclo is like two strong PC´s and it´s best for large areas..............

Pit-lane.dk

[RDVT4ME]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
Hard as this is for me to believe, I have never even tried one.

(Note to self... order a Cyclo Polisher)

Mike

Mike,

You must be having amnesia or working too hard.

I remember trying a cyclo at one of the extreme makeovers you had in Irvine during the week. I'm not sure if it was the old SL Benz or the Bently, but you had it there for us to try.

I tried it then and did not really care for it. It seemed like it would be easy to scratch the paint accidently with the large metal housing. Plus it was a bit heavy and bulky as compared to the PC.

[Mark2]

Re: Re: Whats so special about a Cyclo polisher?

Originally posted by Pit-lane.dk
I have a Cyclo, not the US model but a European / Nordic equivalent ( http://www.biltema.dk/products/produ...?iItemId=98894 ) It is 380W with variable speed control……..

And a Würth rotary polisher http://wueko.wuerth.com/cgi-bin/wu_s...223;PDF;;;0000

I am pleased with both, but I could be tempted to buy a PC as the Cyclo works best on large areas. But…..Here in Danmark we have 240V / 50 Hz power supply and as the PC is only manufactured in a 110V version, I’ll need a transformer and then things starts to get a little complicated.

I know that many guys from Meguiars UK have the PC / transformer kit and are pleased with the performance of the machine as a all-round polisher.

I´m pleased with my Cyclo / Rotery Combo with sporadic need of a PC ”look a like”

Well, to make a long story, short. The Cyclo is like two strong PC´s and it´s best for large areas..............

Pit-lane.dk

I am in the same situation as you. I bought the Cyclo becouse I read so many positive things about it on autopia. I am very pleased with mine, doesn't vibrate either like many other polishers. Very durable and built to last.
I am sure Accumulator will comment this thread, he is the Cyclo expert.

[Accumulator]

Re: Re: Re: Whats so special about a Cyclo polisher?

Originally posted by Mark2
I am sure Accumulator will comment this thread, he is the Cyclo expert.

Well, Anthony Orosco is far more of a Cyclo expert than I am, I just have decades of experience with them.

Some people love the Cyclo, some love the PC/G-100, some love 'em both and some hate either or both. You really just have to try them and see what you think. I happen to prefer the Cyclo.

I will say that I've never damaged any paint by hitting it with the metal housing and, even using it with one hand, I find the Cyclo so much more user-friendly than a PC that *for me* there's no comparison at all.

When you need the variable speed of a PC then that's what you need. When you need to work with contours that the Cyclo won't accomodate then again, you need the PC (I bought the PCs because of areas on my XJS that the Cyclo couldn't do). I dunno if there's ever a time when you *need* a Cyclo over a PC at least not if you equip the PC with 4" pads. But there's *some* reason why some of us prefer the Cyclos and why so many pros use them- it's that personal preference thing. Well, that and the indestructible nature of the Cyclo. My PCs don't hold up like the Cyclos do, and I'm not using them in a commercial setting, years of which didn't bother my older Cyclo at all.

[Aurora40]

I have to say, I haven't used my PC much at all lately. I grab the Cyclo when I want to polish, and do everything else by hand.

I was using the PC a bit at that 350Z detail day I mentioned. It was sort of weird to use it again, the Cyclo is definitely smoother to use.

I'm still debating the rotary step-up. I don't polish that often anyway, so I don't really need one. The thing is, is I'd like to be good with the rotary, but I don't want to get good with it. :-\

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by RDVT4ME
Mike,

You must be having amnesia or working too hard.

I remember trying a cyclo at one of the extreme makeovers you had in Irvine during the week. I'm not sure if it was the old SL Benz or the Bently, but you had it there for us to try.

Hi Bob,

I have one now and have actually had it for about a year. Erin Whelan over at the Cyclo company sent it to me to test out.

I'm going to withhold comments for now, but I am putting it into good use to get a better feel for it's abilities.