My new Kirby D50

[universaldave1]

I got this at an estate sale today at the eleventh hour for $20. They had it priced at $100, but I talked them down to $20. The bag was absolutely beyond full. I had to take it off and dig the crap out by hand. I'll give it the spa one day this week, and luckily, I have an original D50 bag. This is one that I have wanted for a very long time. Unfortunately, the Kirby logo in the hood is slightly melted, but I'm sure it will still shine.

 

[pinkge]

Clayton...

Great find! Have fun on the spa day and look to seeing it when it is done.
Michael

 

[universaldave1]

Thanks, Michael

I'll be sure to take plenty of before and after pictures for you. The light bulb was so old snd brittle that when I tried to take it out, it shattered. Luckily I did not get cut. That happened to me on an Electrolux Epic upright many years ago.

 

[universaldave1]

Motor work

I took the D50 apart today and cleaned it out. I repacked the bearings with white lithium grease, and boy does the motor purr. All I have to do now is polish it. Unfortunately, the glowing Kirby light melted slightly, and the word Kirby is obscured.

 

[universaldave1]

This is why I use Blue Magic

I gave the D50 a quick and dirty polishing today. I did it by hand using Blue Magic. The stuff absolutely obliterates oxidation on Kirby's. It only took me about 30 minutes the do the D50 with paper towels and a rag.

 

[sptyks]

I have found that nothing beats Flitz for polishing Kirby's.


 

 

[brando_husky]

The d50 is one special Kirby. Congrats on the find! Cherish it!