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Old January 26th 20, 08:08 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
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Default Which Cyclo Polisher Use?

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/

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Old January 29th 20, 01:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
GliderCZ
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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.



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Old January 29th 20, 05:26 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net
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Default Which Cyclo Polisher Use?

On Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:55:19 PM UTC-6, GliderCZ wrote:
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.


GliderCZ - Thanks for the reply and the link to the table*. Here is another table I found on Amazon -
http://aviation.derosaweb.net/polish...0by%20type.jpg

My polisher came with an assortment of colorful pads, thus the reason for asking what pads others have used. Interesting thoughts about using the bonnets. I might have to give those a try.

* Those Autogeek pads must be aftermarket and not Cyclo brand. They have "bumps" while the Cyclo brand pads are smooth. Do the bumps make a difference?

Thanks Again, John OHM Ω
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Old January 31st 20, 07:23 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
GliderCZ
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Default Which Cyclo Polisher Use?

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 8:26:36 AM UTC-8, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
On Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:55:19 PM UTC-6, GliderCZ wrote:
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.


GliderCZ - Thanks for the reply and the link to the table*. Here is another table I found on Amazon -
http://aviation.derosaweb.net/polish...0by%20type.jpg

My polisher came with an assortment of colorful pads, thus the reason for asking what pads others have used. Interesting thoughts about using the bonnets. I might have to give those a try.

* Those Autogeek pads must be aftermarket and not Cyclo brand. They have "bumps" while the Cyclo brand pads are smooth. Do the bumps make a difference?

Thanks Again, John OHM Ω


John, I purchase Cyclo pads from a couple of different sources. If I recall correctly, AutoGeek sent me Cycle brand, with smooth surface. The color codes have been consistent. Never used the 'bumpy' ones.
 




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