Just got this Kirby

[scudo]

Excellent tip, I just started polishing that part and wondered how to get the trim off, I was concerned either the rivet would break or I would not get the trim back on.
I did work around it but it was awkward so will now go back and get it off, it will make polishing so much easier.

Nice one!

 

[lesinutah]

Hey

If you don't want to remove the trim pull the trim off the front side of the nozzle pulling all trim off inside out sort of on back of the nozzle where two big rivets hold the trim on. If you do this you can pretty much do all polish and other work easier.
The reason I mention this is I've heard putting trim back on is a pain.
The handi Butler is farly descent tool. I'd recommend looking at the heritage turbo sander. You put sander on the end of your hose and it sucks up all the dust. If you go to Amazon you can get sandpaper from 60 grit to 2000 grit for $7.50. it's enough to do a few vacuums. When your done sanding you hook your hose to exhaust of the vacuum and it blows off any leftover dust.
The handi Butler buffing pads can be used. Either use compound that came with handi Butler or harbor freight,Wal-mart or Amazon has white green red and perhaps blue. You only need small amounts. They will cost the least $2.50 most $8.00.
That will give your vacuum a beautiful sign. I use the turbo sander myself and it works really well.
If you don't have a hose or want to buy the turbo sander you can get a good sander for $12 or cheaper. Just don't get orbital palm sander the holes on sander get caught on grooves ruining sandpaper quickly.
There are quite a few options. The tradition wide nozzle is one of the easiest Kirby's to sand.
If all else fails you can sand by hand or get a drywall sanding block or even a 2x4 to wrap sand paper around. I prefer the block because it sands evenly and fairly quick.
I hope this helps some.
Les