Polishing Extravaganza, The Eclipse Cleaner

[bvac6]

I bought this wacky cleaner some time ago but since I got my bench polisher recently it got the treatment! I just love shiny machines!

 

[fcs3]

Beautiful Machine Bvac6

With the G.E. corp. logo, the Kenney patent tag,
and side air slots on the motor housing, I'm
guessing your Eclipse dates from 1915-1920?

If you ever get tired of it, I've got a nice place for it!

Frank

 

[dysonman1]

Does the label give an indication of the company who made it? Obviously, it's based on the Frantz Premier, which was Jim Kirby's first production model vacuum cleaner. In 1918, GE bought Frantz Premier. Frantz Premier then became Apex. Wondering if it was made by GE (the "new" Premier) or Frantz?

 

[bvac6]

The label states Manufactured For Eclipse Machine Company in Sidney,Ohio. There is a key on the underside of it that when turned releases the nozzle. I assume its a hookup for attachments or something.

 

[paul]

1915 "Princess" vacuum cleaner by the Suction System Cleaning Company of Sidney. Related?

No ads, photos or illustrations located.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Maybe, maybe not. It sounds like that machine from Sidney would be quite nice.

 

[hygiene903]

You did an excellent job, it's beautiful!
Jeff

 

[centralsweeper63]

As shiny as a mirror!

 

[cheesewonton]

Amazing work. I have a hard enough time keeping a shiny new Avalir 2 shiny much less shining up something to the luster we see that was as dull as it was when you started. Bravo for a great job.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Takes a lot of work and you did it!

 

[centralsweeper63]

If you want to polish a Kirby real well steel wool, mothers mag and aluminium polish and autosol aluminium polish. 0000 steel wool with the Autosol and polish, then 0000 with Mothers Mag And Auminium polish. That came from the Kirby Enthusiast. My little addition is the use microfiber, denim or leather to polish it a bit more with silver/aluminium dip.

 

[huskyvacs]

If you want to polish a Kirby real well steel wool, mothers mag and aluminium polish and autosol aluminium polish. 0000 steel wool with the Autosol and polish, then 0000 with Mothers Mag And Auminium polish. That came from the Kirby Enthusiast. My little addition is the use microfiber, denim or leather to polish it a bit more with silver/aluminium dip.

VacLab and HooverLux both have good videos on how to polish Kirby. Keep in mind Kirby uses anodized aircraft aluminum so it might be a bit different than an antique cast aluminum vacuum.

 

[huskyvacs]

Amazing work. I have a hard enough time keeping a shiny new Avalir 2 shiny much less shining up something to the luster we see that was as dull as it was when you started. Bravo for a great job.

There should be a final coat you can put on of a spray on wax or something that creates a protective finish to keep the metal from re-tarnishing so easily.