Instruction manual

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paint with scratches
in and oxidation and
pollutants on the
clear coat.
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paint with various
scratches.
contaminants and imperfections are lifted, mist again, then wipe dry with a microfiber or soft towel. Rewash vehicle to completely remove residue
then polish. We recommend Cyclo's lines of CTI Pro Paint Care and CTI One Pass Express products. When using clay bars, glide across the
area. We recommend that you work in a consistent direction – not cross hatching. Move the clay bar back and forth, and you will begin to feel it
cleaning the surface. When claying entire vehicles, it is best to begin at the top and then work your way to the lower areas. Inspect the clay bar
often and remove large contaminants that could scratch. When the clay bar becomes dirty you can switch to the clean side or knead the clay to
extend its use. Continue the process around the entire vehicle until all painted surfaces, glass, chrome, metal pieces and coated wheels have
been clayed. Then the painted surface will be smooth and ready for polishing and waxing.
d) Special tips and guidelines. You can save time by claying after the final wash rinse, while the surface is still wet. Never allow a clay bar to drop
on the ground. It would be nearly certain to pick up a scratching hazard; if so contaminated, it should be discarded. Cyclo Autoscrub pads may be
rinsed clean and re-used. It is important that you work on the vehicle in a shaded area, away from direct sunlight.
e) Re-rinse. Re-rinse or re-wash the vehicle if necessary to clean up after claying.
Drying
a) Dry thoroughly. The vehicle should be completely dry before polishing and waxing. Scratches can easily be imparted when substandard towels
are used for drying. Discarded household towels should never be used to dry a vehicle. They can scratch the surface and produce lint. There are
several professional quality tools including microfiber towels, drying air blowers, water blades, chamois and available to reduce drying time.
What Is Polishing - It Is Important That You Do Not Just Wax
a) Your paint’s appearance is dependent on being well polished to a highly reflective,
smooth finish. Polishing removes oxidation, old wax buildup and other contaminants while
cleaning, leveling and shining your paint. Polishing can smooth the edges of larger
imperfections and even remove light scratches. Polishing is important to prepare the
surface for protecting with a sealant or wax.
b) It is important to remove all of the oxidation, wax buildup and contaminants before applying a wax or sealant.
You do not want to seal in the contaminants.
Swirls, Scratches and Other Defects Removal
a) Swirls and holograms are imperfections in paint appearance caused by thousands of
microscopic scratches in the clear coat. These scratches can be the result of polishing
with a high speed buffer, dirt and sand in the air, rough drying towels and car wash and snow
removal brushes. The removal of swirls and holograms is accomplished by removing the fine
scratches. Your Cyclo polisher does this with the right combination of liquid compounds,
polishes and pads and the correct technique.
b) If a scratch catches your fingernail then it’s likely too deep to remove. Polishing the scratched area is still recommended. However, do so
with the idea that you are attempting to make the defect less noticeable but not to remove it entirely. Some scratches and swirl marks are too
deep to safely remove. Attempting to do so may result in buffing through the top layer of paint or clear coat and permanent damage. Always test in
an inconspicuous area.
c) Severe scratch and defect removal requires advanced training and the correct combination of detailing liquid compounds and polishes,
pad selection and high speed rotary buffer application. We do not recommend cutting or compounding paint with a high speed rotary buffer
without prior experience.
CYCLO POLISHER SET-UP
Determine the Intended Application and Appropriate Attachment System Configuration for Your Application
a) Polishing/Waxing/Buffing/Deoxidation/Cutting/Compounding/Swirl Removal
 Automotive paints and gel coats on cars, buses, boats, RVs, aircraft, and more.
 ProGuard™ Orbital Backing Plates or heads with Rubber Pad Holders.
b) Metal Polishing
 Aluminum, stainless steel and chrome.
 ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates or heads with Rubber Pad Holders.
c) Scrubbing Carpets/Upholstery/Fabrics
 Interior and exterior applications.
 Scrub brushes, ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates with foam pads and pad covers or Head Assemblies with Rubber Pad
Holders with foam pads and pad covers.
d) Other Miscellaneous Applications.
 Hockey arena boards: FastCut™ Discs on ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates or Head Assemblies with Rubber Pad Holders.
 Tile and grout cleaning: Scrub brushes.
 Headlight restoration: ProShine™ Discs & Interface pads on ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates or Head Assemblies with
Rubber Pad Holders.
e) Refer to the application chart (on the back cover) for additional information and product application suggestions.
Backing Plates and Attachment Alternatives
a) ProGuard Orbital Backing Plates (79-112x2)
 Featuring a low profile for improved control and a non-marking bumper for safe operation. The advanced design
features a strong-gripping hook field, provides faster pad centering and is perfect for quick and easy pad changes.
For use with 72- series foam and wool pads.
b) Rubber Pad Holders (79-101x2)
 Durable, long-lasting Rubber Pad Holders fit directly over the Cyclo Polisher Head Assemblies to hold 72- Series
pads via Velcro hook face.
c) Head Assemblies (60-055)
 The original set-up for Rubber Pad Holders or foam and wool bonnets (71- series foam and wool pads permanently
attached to a rubber boot). Rubber Pad Holders fit directly over the Head Assemblies.