Tarnish Remover-Is it safe for my Kirby?

[super-sweeper]

Hi, In the process of restoring my Kirby Tradition, I've found this product called "Tarn-X", and have tested on a shot G-4 (The Motor is toast), and the results look promising. Is this safe for my Tradition, or am  I supossed to buff the tarnish away? I'm quite new to this, and wish not to mess-up my beloved Tradition, Am I supossed to clean the buffing pad?


 


I sound so Novice,

 


thanks,


-Alex.

 

[super-sweeper]

Please,
Anyone?

 

[vacuumman206]

use the tarn-x with a bench buffer. It will make it shine/not dull, but there is a big difference in using it vs. good aluminum polish. But there are a lot of factors in how well metal can be polished; the buffer speed, wheel type, and polishing compound.

 

[kc_kirby]

Looks like you should NOT use Tarn-X on your Kirby. It says it is not safe for aluminum. This is a quote from a site with directions for use: Important: Do Not Use On Stainless Steel, Chrome, Pewter, Aluminum, Brass, Artificially Oxidized Silver, Lacquered Surfaces, Pearls Or Porous Stones. Why don't you just buy some polish made for aluminum? One common polish is Mother's Mag Wheel and Aluminum Polish. You can buy it at Wal Mart, auto parts stores and other places. There are other aluminum polishes as well, just trying to suggest one that your likely to find easily. If you really want your Kirby to shine, you will need to buff it on a bench grinder or take it to a vac shop or other place that buffs aluminum. You can get a little shine with the just metal polish but you won't get the mirror finish a buffer will give. Also, a buffer can remove scratches, which polish will not. Another method is to wet sand the metal, which is similar to bench polishing. Hope this helps.

Chad

 

[sonnyndad]

Blue Magic

I have found that a product called Blue Magic metal polish cream polishes circles around Mothers. I get much more "oxidation paste" off with Blue Magic. All you need to do is go to O'reilly Auto Parts, you need terry towels, soft wiping cloths, and Blue Magic. Take a small dab of Blue Magic on your towel, and rub in little circles. When you see black "oxidation paste" coming up, wipe the polished area with a soft cloth. CAUTION-Blue Magic stinks, use in a ventilated area. Hope this helps your Tradition!

Clayton "Sonny"

 

[super-sweeper]

Thanks,

I won't be using Tarn-X, but just Mothers! As it turns out, I was buffing it wrong, and not producing oxidation paste

We're shining beautifully now!


 


The only issue is now, I ran out of buffing compound!

 


Will keep in touch with Restoration,


-Alex.

 

[sonnyndad]

Blue Magic works better than Mothers Gives a Brighter Shine.

 

[super-sweeper]

Well,

Since I LOVE O'Rilelly's (The employees are always so kind and helpful!), I'll pick up a bottle of "Blue Magic" <span style="color: #000000;">Today </span>


 


<span style="color: #000000;">-Alex.
</span>

 

[sonnyndad]

Good Luck! I look forward to seeing the before and afters of that Kirby!