Compact c9 detailling

[compactc9guy]

So after repainting my Compact C9 over spray went on the emblem casters and handle so clean all that up here is the results not show room but much better .
It is one of my daily driven machine so i had it 4 years give or take new hose filter bag cloth bag power head rebuilt its a true cleaning ensemble love it .
I never manage to have the one my grand ma had so i bought me own .

And yes i keep my vacuum collection in the basement dont you worry i have an air exchange and dehumidifier so temperature is control and limited humidity .

 

[dysonman1]

There are only 3 screws. Just wondering why you didn't take it apart first before painting? Also, lacquer thinner works great to get paint and dirt off cords and bumpers.

 

[compactc9guy]

Beacause dummy me didnt know there was screws on it and il get lacker thinner soon for the rest thanks. Yes i feel pretty darn dum for not taking it apaprt i learn bout the screws ater ... anyway you live and learn .

 

[compactc9guy]

Took her appart cleaning her up shea back tigether and working good yayyyy BUT i wont mess whit that something something bumper... oh the fight it put up il clean the bumper another day for now the motor and cord are solid in there gasket works like a champ again .[this post was last edited: 9/20/2018-18:22]

 

[dysonman1]

There's an easy way to put bumper back on. Start the three screws into the body first. Tighten them about 1/3 of the way. Start pressing in the bumper starting with the rear (motor) section. Use a rubber mallet if you need it. Push the bumper in all the way around, then finish tightening the screws.

 

[compactc9guy]

I got her put together again fix the cord going in the lower body. Now its solid and no dust in the body il clean the bumper later.

 

[compactc9guy]

Some one said use lacker thimner to clean the bumper canadian tire told.me it would damage thr rubber bumper so never mind that one.

 

[compactc9guy]

Not perfect but good enough for me

 

[dysonman1]

The bumper isn't rubber. It's vinyl. Lacquer thinner will clean it.

 

[compactc9guy]

Reallly wellll il be dam its ok for now but all the product i saw said not use on vinyl and no use on rubber soooo i wont do it ..i check at Canadian tire lacquer thinner said not use on vinyl or rubber none i shaw said to use on that . [this post was last edited: 9/22/2018-16:57]

 

[compactc9guy]

all the product i saw said not to use on vinyl or rubber sooo

 

[dartman]

I think the catch is that you don't leave the cleaner on the rubber a long time it should be fine. You could always test it out in the back side of the bumper and see how it reacts.

 

[compactc9guy]

i thought of that yes might try it

 

[fantomfan57]

Bumper fitting...

I wonder guys, do you think it would be easier to install the bumper when it is heated up, say after laying in the sun or in a bucket of hot water?

May make it more pliable and install easier.

Let me know what you guys think.

 

[relhall]

That bumper can take a beating and just about any chemicals you can throw at it.

No need for heat (unless you've gotten your hands on a brand new bumper that has never been fitted to a machine) as long as you follow the steps mentioned above ... or below.



Put it back together with the bumper off. Tighten the screws just enough to keep the two halves together which will leave the gap needed to squeeze the bumper between the two halves. Slip it over the top, then bang and pound it in place and tighten your screws down.



On most other brands we put bumpers on first, then top or bottom, then tighten down. This one is nearly impossible to do that way.

Screws in first ~

 

[compactc9guy]

i was being careful since its vintage il clean it up good thanks for the info