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    Buffing & Polishing

    KC_Kirby, Yes, thank you for sharing! I take it you are using the Baldor ¾ hp unit as you are running at 3600 rpm with an 8 inch wheel. I was toying with the idea of getting the caswell ¾ hp kit but need to sell some toys on eBay to finance the purchase. I am sort of afraid of the harbor...
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    First post and my new to me Kirby 518

    Thank you for the link Brandon. I will start compiling my shopping list tonight. Two hours, some time with 180, 220, 320, 400, and 600 grit wet dry sandpaper, 0000 steel wool, Mothers Mag polish, and Blue Magic polish have yielded the following results. I would say it is a 10 foot polish job...
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    Buffing & Polishing

    Thank you for getting your 516 before I got my Kirby. You have asked many of the questions I would have needed to ask. I feel like I am back in school and letting others ask the questions for me. My I ask what equipment and supplies you ended up purchasing? I have looked on line and can talk...
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    First post and my new to me Kirby 518

    Thank you everyone for the words of encouragement. Joe, thank you for keeping me from doing something I would latter regret. I have since searched the forum, and found some information on cleaning these bags. I looked at the logo on my bag and it looks like it would not last very long if water...
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    First post and my new to me Kirby 518

    Hello, there. This is my first post and I am new to vacuums. My wife will testify as to me not being very familiar with them; at least the use of them. I felt that the time was right for a second vacuum in my life. Last Sunday I woke up and felt that this second vacuum should be an older one. I...
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