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Post# 300056   9/28/2014 at 19:49 (3,490 days old) by Fandb22 ()        

I recently aquired a kirby G5 and an ultimate G Diamond edition. Both of which could use a major polish. I purchased the mothers polish in the red and white can, and it helped, but didn't give that brand new looking mirror shine that I see all of you posting. I currently don't own a buffer and am restricted to polishing by hand. I really want them to look like new. Do I just need to keep going? I have already spent hours on each, or is there a different product that works better? Currently a Rainbow collecter and am new to the Kirby family! Help! Thanks!

Post# 300058 , Reply# 1   9/28/2014 at 19:53 (3,490 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        

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You CAN keep hand polishing, but for that wonderful mirror finish, you have no choice but a buffer! Harbor Freight carries cheap ones! wink


Post# 300059 , Reply# 2   9/28/2014 at 19:55 (3,490 days old) by Marks_here (_._)        

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You can try steel wool grade #0000 with that mag polish. That's what I've always used. I'm sure others on here will offer something better but this is all I can offer you.

Post# 300061 , Reply# 3   9/28/2014 at 19:59 (3,490 days old) by Fandb22 ()        
Thanks!

I will try the steel wool idea, and if that doesn't work I'll look for a buffer. I'm not knowledgable enough in kirby to take them apart either...

Post# 300086 , Reply# 4   9/29/2014 at 05:13 (3,490 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan )        

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Like super sweeper said, you can go to harbor freight, and for $39, get a buffer. Save yourself a lot of time and aggravation.
I've had mine for two years and it still works great.


Post# 300087 , Reply# 5   9/29/2014 at 05:18 (3,490 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan )        

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Go on YouTube. There's numerous videos on how to tear them down. Besides the royal metals, the kirby is probably the easiest to work on.


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