Recent content by robo

VacuumLand – Vintage & Modern Vacuum Enthusiasts

Help Support VacuumLand:

  1. R

    Polishing my Kirby Tradition

    You can purchase a 1/2 hp buffer from Sears . I recommend Eastwood. com . I have a 1 hp buffer which works great. It is much more effective than an orbital buffer. I do sand as previously mentioned, and will also begin with a file to remove deep scratches.
  2. R

    Kirby 562

    I recently purchased a Kirby 562 and I am unclear as to the overall color scheme. The latch and handle lock and on and off switch are a metallic color but the nozzle bumper and headlight bumper appear to be a darker tan color, not brown or metallic. The current cord is metallic as well which I'm...
  3. R

    Polishing my Kirby Tradition

    I personally use a buffer machine, finding that 1 horsepower seems to work better for buffing and I get a mirror finish. I sand down major scratches but one needs to be diligent in such a process. I begin with a 60 grade sandpaper, always wetting the paper with water, and proceed to sand with...
Back
Top