Great for polishing Kirby machines

[matt8808]

So I've noticed a few of the members from across the pond have named some products they like to use on their Kirby machines. However I've never seen these products readily for sale in the UK... So I thought I'd show you all what I use on old and tarnished Kirby vacs.

Autosol metal polish. You can pick it up in most car shops and Halfords sell it too. Works wonders on neglected old Kirbys - brings them up like new with a bit of elbow grease.

My Sentria2 is only about 2 months old so I've not had any need to polish it yet, however I use this stuff on my car exhaust too so I'll use that for my demonstration pics... Although it wasn't really THAT bad (I like to keep my car pretty clean) Anyway...

BEFORE

 

[matt8808]

I'm mostly polishing to get rid of some of the black carbon build up inside the exhaust tip...

 

[matt8808]

Autosol, polishing cloth and a soft microfiber to buff it up with

 

[matt8808]

After

 

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After

 

[matt8808]

Glistening away. If the end trim wasn't welded to the main exhaust I'd have it off and give the inside of it a right good scrubbing. Can't be dealing with dull sooty exhaust ends LOL

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Looks

Great I only use AutoSol on Kirby's and all other metal we have it here in the US .

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll have to look into that

as I have THREE Kirbu(s) to part with. I'd like them to look as nice as possible. I'm sure someone will want them.