Cyclo Speeds..

[DJJimGreen]

Hello again!

 

I swear I do searches before asking all these questions..

 

I'm about to take a dive into using my cyclo for the first time and am totally curious what people generally use for speeds/applications.

 

What are most people working at, when doing polishing/waxing/sealing? 6? 4? 2 on the edges? I really don't know, but also feel like asking a newb question is better than burning through paint...

 

Thanks!

 

*edit*

 

Is it comparable on a flex?

Edited January 16, 2015 by DJJimGreen

[TheBurninator]

I pretty much leave mine all the way cranked up. The low speeds on the cyclo are kinda worthless.

 

Use the PC for sealant/wax and the rotary for heavy work.

[gbod]

For polishing, start at 3-4 to spread the polish out, then crank it up to 6.

 

For spreading wax or sealant, 2-4.

 

The low speeds really don't do anything except spread.

[DJJimGreen]

I pretty much leave mine all the way cranked up. The low speeds on the cyclo are kinda worthless.

 

Use the PC for sealant/wax and the rotary for heavy work.

 

I want to get a flex, but the whole money thing is limiting.

 

For polishing, start at 3-4 to spread the polish out, then crank it up to 6.

 

For spreading wax or sealant, 2-4.

 

The low speeds really don't do anything except spread.

 

Got it! Thank you.

[Chris@Adams]

I too use mine on 6 for correcting and low for wax & sealants..........

[Antv20]

I want to get a flex, but the whole money thing is limiting.

 

 

Got it! Thank you.

 

I started with a PC and soon found myself wanting a Flex.  I ended up picking one up from Phil @ Detailers Domain when Adam's quit carrying them.  Love the Flex. 

[TheBurninator]

I started with a PC and soon found myself wanting a Flex.  I ended up picking one up from Phil @ Detailers Domain when Adam's quit carrying them.  Love the Flex. 

 

I think I might the only person that doesn't like the Flex... Well to be clear just the 3401. I have a 3403 VRG but that is a rotary and I love that one.

 

The backwards rotation throws me off on it and ends up walking me around panels like a noob.

[DJJimGreen]

I started with a PC and soon found myself wanting a Flex.  I ended up picking one up from Phil @ Detailers Domain when Adam's quit carrying them.  Love the Flex. 

 

Am I missing something? Looks like they carry it.....?

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/kits/adam-s-flex-3401-vrg-dual-action-orbital-polisher.html

 

 

 

I think I might the only person that doesn't like the Flex... Well to be clear just the 3401. I have a 3403 VRG but that is a rotary and I love that one.

 

The backwards rotation throws me off on it and ends up walking me around panels like a noob.

 

Interesting! Good to keep in mind. Thanks!

[Antv20]

Adams just brought the Flex back. They had quit selling it for a little while.

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/27438-there-is-another-machine-polisher-at-adams/

Edited January 17, 2015 by Antv20