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Old January 29th 20, 12:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Which Cyclo Polisher Use?

On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 11:08:26 AM UTC-8, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
I recently bought a used Cyclo polisher. I borrowed one last year and loved the results.

The polisher came with the following foam pads; white, blue, green, orange and yellow pads (least to most aggressive). I used the least aggressive white pads last year and it seemed to do very well to put a good shine on the wings using the Wings & Wheels two step "WX Block & Seal".

Clearly which foam pad(s) to use has to do with how "bad" the wings are. Mine seem to be in pretty good shape.

If you own a Cyclo polisher which foam pad color(s) do you use? Or do you not use foam pads at all and use the wool or terry pads instead?

Thanks for any help, John

https://wingsandwheels.com/installat...shing-pad.html
https://cyclotoolmakers.com/polishers/#more-info
https://cyclotoolmakers.com/polishing-pads/

John, here's a link to a helpful chart that explains all the foam pads:


I've used nothing rougher than an "orange" for light rubbing compounds. I've use white or blue for applying a glazing compound like 3m Finesse-It. You could probably use the same for WX-Seal (part 1). I generally hand-apply WX-Block (part 2) and use terrycloth bonnets to remove it when dry; final buff is with microfiber bonnets.

You might consider buying a small variety, then stock up on the ones you use most.