Michael Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Hi, I am all set to wash, clay and machine polish and then wax my 1977 Fiat for 1st time. A liitle netvous about using the cyclo for the very first time on theis original 36 year old paint. Any words of wisdom or hints? Thanks Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHTEVO Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Continue moving and start with the least aggressive method first would be my suggestion. Watch their videos if you haven't already. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksell87 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 +1 on the least aggressive method. gbrock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Welcome Michael. None of it is rocket science. The biggest key like other's have mentioned is the least aggressive method first, and pay attention. I don't have the cyclo, but I'am pretty certain Adams wouldn't be selling it if it were dangerous in the hands of a beginner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirthepot Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 You could always rent a car and practice on that. 30 bucks well spent, and you can take the insurance if really think you will screw up the paint, although that would be hard to do. Or find a friend with a car that doesn't care about his paint, they will get a shiny car back and you will feel comfortable. Guessing the fiat has no clear, so be prepared to see your pads turn the color your paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonJuan692006 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 Do you have the microfiber or foam pads or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron_Von_Awesome Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 There will be paint transfer to the pads from the Fiat - don't panic. Old Fiat paint like yours should clean up easily with the finishing polish and white pad, so start there. And also, were are you located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share Posted August 25, 2013 Great feed back. I'm in Montreal. Went very well, yes was some paint transfer, used the foam as I understand it cuts a lttle less, Great results! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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