RTexasF
09-05-2006, 11:04 PM
I recently purchased a Cyclo Buffer. It is an exemplary machine. I do not know how to use a rotary buffer (yet), but this is the strongest buffer available before graduating to the rotary. It's idiot proof and I'm living proof of that.....believe me!
It has only one speed but it is superbly balanced and cuts the time required to remove marring by 50% or more. I recently did an area on a hood that was filled with swirls and marks, it was awful. Normally this would take 10-15 minutes with my Porter Cable to remove the marks...about a 2'X2' area. Using the same products it was like a mirror in only a few passes, maybe six. Up-down, left-right, (slow movements) and the surface was swirl free. I was amazed! I let the weight of the machine do the work, no pressure added. It's not cheap but if you are considering purchasing a buffer I recommend this machine for those just starting out. The PC will not be retired, it will still have its place but for large areas the Cyclo will be my go to. The Porter Cable is a wonderful machine but this one just kicks ass.
I am simply amazed at the results with this machine and there is no hand fatigue as with the PC.
Here's the results using Wet Paint & the Cyclo:
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It has only one speed but it is superbly balanced and cuts the time required to remove marring by 50% or more. I recently did an area on a hood that was filled with swirls and marks, it was awful. Normally this would take 10-15 minutes with my Porter Cable to remove the marks...about a 2'X2' area. Using the same products it was like a mirror in only a few passes, maybe six. Up-down, left-right, (slow movements) and the surface was swirl free. I was amazed! I let the weight of the machine do the work, no pressure added. It's not cheap but if you are considering purchasing a buffer I recommend this machine for those just starting out. The PC will not be retired, it will still have its place but for large areas the Cyclo will be my go to. The Porter Cable is a wonderful machine but this one just kicks ass.
I am simply amazed at the results with this machine and there is no hand fatigue as with the PC.
Here's the results using Wet Paint & the Cyclo:
local://upfiles/127/11281260DAB0447FAE336C2C5973114C.jpg
local://upfiles/127/FBD176CD35F94B76B60209ABCF4ABD23.jpg