Heltp with polishing kirby!!!!

[lux1521]

I also find that the backing of the sandpaper is important. I have 800 grit emery (I think, could be something else @ 800 grit) cloth that scratches far more than the paper backed 600 grit sandpaper that I have.

Anyway, I think I might have a solution for you guys just starting out. Take a look at the link below:

http://cgi.ebay.com/3M-Polishing-Ki...photoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

 

[camelotshadow]

sodium hydroxide is lye
It is used in soaps & then neutralized

Can't see using it for aluminum even of you wipe it off real fast.

I've used oven cleaner inside the oven
sometimes it comes in contact w alum trim & it turns white & cloudy

 

[camelotshadow]

That guy has great stuff & his prices are reasonable.
Didn't see the kit before

 

[louvac]

Does anyone have an extra Kirby Classic (1st brown machine) hose for sale?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm cleaning up 2 Kirbys (to sell, NOT keep).

I'm finding the Barkeeper's Friend is doing great things to them. It does great things to stainless steel sinks, so..........

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Barkeeper's Friend is

like Bon Ami. It polishes more where Bon Ami cleans. THAT is great on Bathroom fixtures. It can't scratch ANYTHING. The cans looks almost identical. It now also comes in a liquid squirt bottle. Just a thought.

 

[ninohernes]

Flitz metal polish works great on chrome or any metal for that matter. Brings back that mirror finish without scratching. I use it when restoring vintage audio equipment. It really works wonders! Your rag will be black!

Make sure you get the stuff in the squeeze bottle NOT the spray.



http://www.flitz-polish.com/s.nl/it.A/id.538/.f?sc=123&category=3182