Anybody here own a Cyclo Polisher??

Pushing_Tin · 03-28-2010, 06:37 PM

I've been looking at this polisher for a while now, but just can't pull the trigger on a $300 polisher. I have a black car and it really shows the swirls and scratches as well as areas in the clear coat where birds sh*t on the car.

Anybody here own one or know about them?

Cyclo Toolmakers

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The syncronized movement of the Cyclo Polisher's dual orbiting heads effectively mirrors the overlapping circular motion of fine hand polishing. The result is perfectly balanced machine that produces less vibration and a mirror-like finish without swirl marks or risk of damage to paint

Pushing_Tin · 03-28-2010, 11:25 PM

JakeZ34 · 03-29-2010, 01:40 AM

don't get a cyclo. for $300 bucks invest in a porter cable if your a novice at buffing out swirls, if you want bigger tool you can a get a Flex Rotary or Makita for less then $300.

Pushing_Tin · 03-29-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeZ34

don't get a cyclo. for $300 bucks invest in a porter cable if your a novice at buffing out swirls, if you want bigger tool you can a get a Flex Rotary or Makita for less then $300.

How is the Porter Cable superior? Is that what you have?

Kyle@STILLEN · 03-29-2010, 12:48 PM

I use a Porter Cable and if you're a novice...you'll want to go with the Porter Cable. It is much easier to use and won't damage your paint while you're trying to learn how to properly use a polisher.

I have used it to detail white, black, grey, red and blue cars and I've never left swirls behind.

kenchan · 03-29-2010, 01:59 PM

yah, instead of a polisher for huge cars, get a standard 6" and a 3" random orbital.

you can get both at Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

Pushing_Tin · 03-29-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, instead of a polisher for huge cars, get a standard 6" and a 3" random orbital.

you can get both at Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

Thanks for the link. The video they had on there actually showed the Cyclo polisher and its negatives.

kenchan · 03-29-2010, 03:53 PM

there are positives to that polisher if you are doing a large vehicle. but it's kinda clumsy to use for curvy little cars like ours.

if you get the standard one (especially the portercable) you can get other size diameter plates and pads, but 6" and 3" are wat i use and it gets me through all my tasks just fine.

Pushing_Tin · 03-30-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, instead of a polisher for huge cars, get a standard 6" and a 3" random orbital.

you can get both at Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789

These two are about the same price. Which one should I get?

SoCal 370Z · 03-30-2010, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

These two are about the same price. Which one should I get?

Skip them both and get a better longer lasting polisher: FLEX XC 3401 VRG

Hunt around for a package and price that looks good to you. Here's a place to start: FLEX Kits

I have the Porter Cable, a Makita rotary, and the FLEX. Love the FLEX!

Here's a nice series of Porter Cable kits: Porter Cable Kits

I'd buy the Porter Cable over the Griot's Garage polisher.

Depending on how much you are really going to use the polisher I would recommend the Porter Cable as a first choice, and the FLEX as prosumer polisher.

Pushing_Tin · 03-30-2010, 11:10 AM

Thanks for the info SoCal! +rep

kenchan · 03-30-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

These two are about the same price. Which one should I get?

you should get one of each. one 6" one and one 3" one. that's the way to do it, not one does it all product cause you'll need to remove the backing plate each time you change pad size.

having 2 units has its benefits especially when you want to spot detail.

the 3" one is a random orbital as you want it (not a direct drive).

Zaggeron · 03-30-2010, 01:28 PM

What's the advantage of a dedicated polisher over just using a buffer pad covering a polishing disc with a normal drill?

kenchan · 03-30-2010, 02:08 PM

much more convenient and the 3" polisher's housing is very small so you get it in tight areas.

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