electroluxkirby
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The chrome on my Kirby Legend II is very dull, and I would like to get it nice and shiny again, but I don't have a clue as what to use. What do you guys recommend?
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thunderhexed
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Aside from professional bench polishing...
I have found the best thing to use on my Kirbys when polishing by hand is Mothers Aluminum polish - found in the automotive detailing section of most stores like Wal-Mart etc.. I tried Flitz, the 0000 grade steel wool, and it just didn't give it the sheen that mothers does. It takes ALOT of elbow grease and they don't look factory fresh, but in my opinion, it comes pretty close and is the next best thing! I have a BRILLIANT running little Heitage II that is next on my list to workover..
Tools I use..
Tub of warm/hot water - touch of disinfectant cleaner (Meyers is my fav!)
PLENTY of old rags some for the polishing/application and the other, softer ones, for buffing.
Old toothbrush for detailing
screwdrivers to help lift and pry parts such as rubber trim and such...
Tub of Mothers Aluminum Polish
Old blanket to plop down on the floor with
I have also heard alot of peope talk about using the Mr. Clean "MAgic Eraser" sponge to clean their rubber trim pieces with. I have bought one and am excited to see how that turns out.
Plenty of episodes of The Golden Girls to listen to while I work
I usually pick rainy days to do mine.. makes the day go by and let's just face it.. vacuum cleaners just make awesome toys to play with on rainy days!!! Once you get that sucker shined up, you will just want to sit and stare at it!!!
I have found the best thing to use on my Kirbys when polishing by hand is Mothers Aluminum polish - found in the automotive detailing section of most stores like Wal-Mart etc.. I tried Flitz, the 0000 grade steel wool, and it just didn't give it the sheen that mothers does. It takes ALOT of elbow grease and they don't look factory fresh, but in my opinion, it comes pretty close and is the next best thing! I have a BRILLIANT running little Heitage II that is next on my list to workover..
Tools I use..
Tub of warm/hot water - touch of disinfectant cleaner (Meyers is my fav!)
PLENTY of old rags some for the polishing/application and the other, softer ones, for buffing.
Old toothbrush for detailing
screwdrivers to help lift and pry parts such as rubber trim and such...
Tub of Mothers Aluminum Polish
Old blanket to plop down on the floor with
I have also heard alot of peope talk about using the Mr. Clean "MAgic Eraser" sponge to clean their rubber trim pieces with. I have bought one and am excited to see how that turns out.
Plenty of episodes of The Golden Girls to listen to while I work
I usually pick rainy days to do mine.. makes the day go by and let's just face it.. vacuum cleaners just make awesome toys to play with on rainy days!!! Once you get that sucker shined up, you will just want to sit and stare at it!!!
kirbykid63
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Mothers is best!!!!!
Hi I recommend using mothers mag wheel polish with 00-steel wool this will really bring back your machines shine. Mothers is sold at most auto supply stores and walmart in the car polish section
new2youvacuums.
Hi I recommend using mothers mag wheel polish with 00-steel wool this will really bring back your machines shine. Mothers is sold at most auto supply stores and walmart in the car polish section
new2youvacuums.
Believe it or not guys.....
BarKeepers Friend Cleanser will also take out more of the old dark "liver spots" fairly well so that you can go back over and polish it up with your favorite polish. Cameo will help do the same. Also, Kirby used used to sell AutoSol which was pink and oil-based. Flitz is the exact opposite-it's blue and is water based and works just as well. The key to using Flitz I was told was to use very small amounts in small areas at a time.
Cory...you couldn't have said it any better! I can stare at a Kirby all day.........
BarKeepers Friend Cleanser will also take out more of the old dark "liver spots" fairly well so that you can go back over and polish it up with your favorite polish. Cameo will help do the same. Also, Kirby used used to sell AutoSol which was pink and oil-based. Flitz is the exact opposite-it's blue and is water based and works just as well. The key to using Flitz I was told was to use very small amounts in small areas at a time.
Cory...you couldn't have said it any better! I can stare at a Kirby all day.........
hygiene903
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I Use Mother's, Too!
And have always been pleased with the results. I usually use terrycloth towels with it, and for the stubborn spots I break out the fine steel wool. And for rubber or plastic parts such as bumpers, handle grips, wheels, and attachments, I first clean with an Armour-All cleaning wipe and then use Brasso to bring up the shine. For painted parts such as the red crystal chamber on the old straight-suction Electro-Hygiene uprights I've had reasonable luck with Nu-Finish auto polish.
Lou, thanks for the tip about the Bar-Keeper's Friend. I'll have to try that some time. And you and Cory are right. A freshly polished Kirby, Royal, or Electro-Hygiene is really beautiful to look at!!
Jeff
And have always been pleased with the results. I usually use terrycloth towels with it, and for the stubborn spots I break out the fine steel wool. And for rubber or plastic parts such as bumpers, handle grips, wheels, and attachments, I first clean with an Armour-All cleaning wipe and then use Brasso to bring up the shine. For painted parts such as the red crystal chamber on the old straight-suction Electro-Hygiene uprights I've had reasonable luck with Nu-Finish auto polish.
Lou, thanks for the tip about the Bar-Keeper's Friend. I'll have to try that some time. And you and Cory are right. A freshly polished Kirby, Royal, or Electro-Hygiene is really beautiful to look at!!
Jeff
riccarlover
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Mother's
Is the best after I bought a tube of Flitz for $8 and was COMPLETLY disapointed. So I went to Walmart and got the Mother's. Works great! I think I might try "Zud"-it's just like "Bar-Keepers Friend." I will have to post the before and after pics of the Gsix.
Clayton
Is the best after I bought a tube of Flitz for $8 and was COMPLETLY disapointed. So I went to Walmart and got the Mother's. Works great! I think I might try "Zud"-it's just like "Bar-Keepers Friend." I will have to post the before and after pics of the Gsix.
Clayton
thunderhexed
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OMG!!!!
YOU FOR REAL HAVE BAB-O????? My grandmother always called any type of abrasive powder cleaner BAB-O... I have seen it ONCE in my life when i was very little... that rocks!!!!!! I WANT SOME!!!! My mother has never believed that it has even existed!
YOU FOR REAL HAVE BAB-O????? My grandmother always called any type of abrasive powder cleaner BAB-O... I have seen it ONCE in my life when i was very little... that rocks!!!!!! I WANT SOME!!!! My mother has never believed that it has even existed!
Cory,
yes it does and I even have the BAB-O gel and creme cleanser which are like SoftScrub and there is only one Big Lots in our area that carrie it.If you are going to the convention I can bring you a bottle of the BAB-O gel if you would like.
yes it does and I even have the BAB-O gel and creme cleanser which are like SoftScrub and there is only one Big Lots in our area that carrie it.If you are going to the convention I can bring you a bottle of the BAB-O gel if you would like.
hygiene903
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BAB-O used to be available around here, but I don't believe I've seen it lately. Same with Old Dutch Cleanser (makes dirt scat!) or BonJovi--woops, I mean BonAmi!! I do remember Paul Harvey used to recommend BonAmi back in the day.
Jeff
Jeff
