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Re: Cyclo Polisher Buffer Hands-On Detailing Classes at Autogeek
Step 6 - Machine Polishing
In this picture the class had finished the compounding step and is now machine polishing using Cyclo green foam polishing pads and Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish.
Step 7 - Machine Waxing
After machine compound and machine polishing the class machine applied a coat of Pinnacle Liquid Souverän Wax using the Cyclo polisher and the Cyclo white foam finishing/waxing pads.
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Finished!
This car came out simply incredible! I'm confident the paint looks better today than it did back in 1958 when it was sitting on the show room floor of some Plymouth New Car Dealership somewhere....
Nice work class!
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Re: Cyclo Polisher Buffer Hands-On Detailing Classes at Autogeek
Mike, do you use the Cyclo much? What benefits does the Cyclo have over the Rupes or Flex?
Former professional detailer. Current medical student (class of 2023)
2017 Infiniti Q60 3.0t AWD
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Originally Posted by conman1395
Mike, do you use the Cyclo much? What benefits does the Cyclo have over the Rupes or Flex?
From my experience, it doesn't have the correction power of the FLEX but man is it smoooooth.
Autogeek OG. Attended detail fest I/II. Still detailing!
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Originally Posted by conman1395
Mike, do you use the Cyclo much?
No, not really. I do believe it's important to include it in both our car detailing classes for paint correction, polishing and waxing and we also show it for machine scrubbing carpets and upholstery.
I normally don't have the time to process ALL the pictures taken during our 3 day boot camp classes but we do use the Cyclo to clean upholstery and we do take pictures of this tool in action cleaning carpets and upholstery, I just can't squeeze in the time to make the pictures magically appear on the forum.
Pictures, done well are time consuming.
I also show the Cyclo in our boat detailing classes for cleaning non-skid by machine.
Originally Posted by conman1395
What benefits does the Cyclo have over the Rupes or Flex?
For a real benefit there's an pneumatic version which can be a safe alternative for polishing boat on the water to avoid electrical shock.
As for performance benefit all three tools will do the same things,
- Correct paint - compounding
- Polish paint
- Machine seal paint with a wax or sealant
What it really comes down to is personal preference. Some people like Coke and some people like Pepsi.
What I like to do in our detailing classes is show all the students all of the tools and how to correctly use them. Then give them something FUN to use them on like for this last class a 1958 Plymouth Fury.
When is the last time you saw a detailing class anywhere in the WORLD where the students get to work on as many cool cars as they get to work on here at the Autogeek classes?
Not only is it important to me for our classes to be intensely educational but also a lot of fun. It's a great combination for real learning for a lifetime.
Plus after going through our class and getting as much hands-on time as the students get they figure out which tools work best for them. You cannot possibly know if you like a tool if you have never used the tool.
In our classes you get to use the Cyclo polishers. You get the experience so now you have an opinion based upon real-world, hands-on experience.
The Cyclo does work great for mechanically decontaminating paint. I have a few articles on this topic,
How to use 4" Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads on the Cyclo Polisher
4" Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads
Related articles.....
How to remove overspray paint using the Cyclo Polisher
How to clean your Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads
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Re: Cyclo Polisher Buffer Hands-On Detailing Classes at Autogeek
Originally Posted by ryandamartini
From my experience, it doesn't have the correction power of the FLEX but man is it smoooooth.
It's very well balanced and this is what makes it very smooth, low vibration tool.
It doesn't have the power of the Flex 3401 because it's only semi-gear driven.
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