Cyclo Dual Head Polisher

[lotsofmiles]

My craftsman hi-speed polisher is about on its last leg.
Is it time to step up to one of the Cyclo's, are they any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cycl...Z350352899466QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Or is there any others I should look at?

 

[duramax hd]

I think you should look at the new orbital called the flex. This is the next purchase for my detailing business. I have heard nothing but good things for hte cyclo though except its wheight. Everything else about it is awesome though. I have not used the flex but had a chance to see the flex and it feels really stout and the motor is really strong. Do some reading in the link and im sure it may be a contender for you.
http://autogeek.net/flex-orbital-polisher.html

 

[bigmackmiller]

Flex is a good machine, also might check out Dewalt or Makita if your ready to step into the world of rotary machines

 

[jolar]

The Cyclo is what I use primarily in my detail business :thumb:

 

[DetailsUnlimited]

I use the PC For wax/polish and the Dewalt at low rpm for buffing.

 

[duramax hd]

I also use my makita rotary for compounding and polishing as well. I was not about to recomend a rotary to a weekend detailer though. There is a big Learning curve with them. Dual actions like the flex, Porter cable and Cyclo are great learning tool and work really well for most weekend detailer kind of guys. As DetailsUnlimited said the PC is a little weak for polishing but is great for applying waxes and sealants.

 

[DetailsUnlimited]

I guess i'm old school cuz I can make anything work. Unless it just dont work:rofl:

 

[bigmackmiller]

I also use my makita rotary for compounding and polishing as well. I was not about to recomend a rotary to a weekend detailer though. There is a big Learning curve with them. Dual actions like the flex, Porter cable and Cyclo are great learning tool and work really well for most weekend detailer kind of guys. As DetailsUnlimited said the PC is a little weak for polishing but is great for applying waxes and sealants.

Exactly unless you have three days to polish your truck the PC isn't really good for polishing it takes forever!

 

[bigmackmiller]

What kinda products do you guys use? I typically use the Meguiars M105/M205 combo when i wanna remove defects and top with Klasse glaze and sealant or Pinnacle Souvern

 

[lotsofmiles]

I've got an Airstream to do. Probably going to start with mothers then go back over it with rolite aircraft polish.
Of course that's after I strip the plasti-cote off