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Post# 202355   9/30/2012 at 08:31 (4,219 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        

I have several Kirbys that have been professionally buffed and know that's it's quite a process using different rouges. What's the safest way of cleaning them down the road, and not affect the final phase of the buffing? I've heard glass cleaner like Windex does it, but should I be careful and use a product that would be ammonia free or does it matter?

Post# 202475 , Reply# 1   10/1/2012 at 10:06 (4,218 days old) by BrianKirbyClass (Eudora Kansas)        

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Yes, ammonia based window cleaner such as Windex is fine.

Also 409, or a "Multi Purpose" spray and wipe type of cleaner is fine too. However, DONT squirt down the machine and then wipe.

Spray the product on your cloth FIRST,,THEN wipe.

Also, be sure to use a non linty type of cloth.

Paper towels are OK, but make sure they dont leave lint behind.

I prefer to use old table cloth LINEN cut up into rags.

Linen is completly lint free.

Hope this helps you.

Post# 202482 , Reply# 2   10/1/2012 at 12:51 (4,218 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Microfiber cloth is also good.

 
Post# 202527 , Reply# 3   10/1/2012 at 23:39 (4,218 days old) by hooverboy81 (Myrtle Place)        
After the buffing...

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Try Glass Plus! Leaves a REALLY nice shine!

Post# 202528 , Reply# 4   10/2/2012 at 00:13 (4,218 days old) by vac-o-matic (Saint Louis, Mo.)        

Thanks everybody! Think I'll try a microfiber cloth and Glass Plus, that's sounds good to me! I love those cloths for just about everything.

Post# 202681 , Reply# 5   10/3/2012 at 19:52 (4,216 days old) by cyclon ()        

Microfiber cloths work great for general polishing, with or without any kind of solvent. Keeping your Kirby clean and free of fingerprints will help protect the finish, but you'll still want to polish your machine at least twice a year with Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish or Flitz to keep the metal shiny and tarnish free.

Post# 203348 , Reply# 6   10/10/2012 at 03:02 (4,210 days old) by davidomholt ()        
When

 using Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish and Billet, or Flitz, even the softest paper towels can scratch the finish, or leave very fine, dulling scratches. Use the mentioned polishes with microfiber cloths by mother's or Flitz and you get really satisfying results.


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