Buffing -- Tips?

[heritageIIhd]

As mentioned in a previous thread I am rebuilding my Heritage II Kirby from @ 1980s.

The cast aluminum shell is not in bad shape but could benefit from some buffing. It's quite apparent in areas where the shell is normally covered by a switch or something and has not been exposed to the environment.

Wondering how you guys do it yourself or what you recommend as far as getting back that factory shine. While I am waiting on some unexpected repair parts I can work on that.

 

[mieles7]

I used some 0000 steel wool and some Mother's polish on my classic 3 and it looked great.

 

[davidomholt]

Buffing

I use Mother's and it's good. A final hand polish with Mother's Billet leaves a clearer shine, approaching the "whiting" that Kirby uses after the polishing rouge
to give it that really bright as new shine.

 

[davidomholt]

Polishing

Sorry! About Mother's Billet suggestion, that is to be used after first polishing with Mother's Mag And Aluminum polish, just to clarify.

 

[kc_kirby]

May I suggest doing a search in the archives, this topic has been covered numerous times. Lots of good info and different ideas.

Chad