Kirby Heritage II Sentra brushroll and metal polishing

[Koobam]

Yes, another "Kirby polishing" thread - but this time I'd like to get the best option that's out right NOW and maybe there will be the best answer here.


Two questions -

Can I somehow modify a nice stiff bristled Sentria or Pet Lovers brush roll to fit a Heritage II?


And, here it comes, what's the best way to polish a Kirby to that "burn your eyes out" mirror finish? I actually called two very local body shops that specialize in cars that may actually be able to do it for me akin to the quality that Kirby themselves can - but if that doesn't pan out, what's the best way to get that like-new mirror finish DIY?


Thanks for any input

 

[Koobam]

Also

What's the best bag to use in a Kirby Heritage II for best cleaning performance, best suction, and best airflow?

The paper bags or the synthetic ones?




Also found what seems to be some pretty remarkable metal polish - check it out. It's called 'Sheen Genie'



http://www.sheengenie.com/metal-polish.html

 

[Koobam]

Anyone?

 

[twocvbloke]

Question 1 - Most likely no, but do have a go, it'd be interesting to see if it's possible...

Question 2 - Send it in to Kirby for a full service, then you get the mirror finish that they do so well, or invest in your own full size buffing machine and buy some Kirby polishing sticks to use on said machine...

 

[broomvac]

In regards to the brushroll:

No, because the brushroll in the Gseries/Sentria vacuums are too short. You might as well just make your own on a lathe!

 

[sarasvacshack]

You could always...

avoid the cost of buying a buffer/polisher by converting a washer or dryer motor from an old appliance (1hp), adding a shaft extension, stack a couple of 8-10" buffing wheels, use white or tripoli buffing compound and hang on for dear life! Or, a more time consuming option is to put a 4" wheel on an old bench grinder or shop grinder. We use a 3/4 HP buffer with 10" wheels, and even then, if you get caught sleeping at the wheel (so to speak), things can get dangerous quickly. In our early days, we got very good results using a Mothers polishing ball with Mothers aluminum polish, but that can get messy too.

 

[broomvac]

You could use a very nice corded drill or a Dremel.