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Post# 36405   3/30/2008 at 00:06 (5,865 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        

This was the first kirby I ever had. I bought it on ebay about 5 years ago. To make a long story short I have all the attachments and really was excited when it got this vac. Well its been quite some time sense I have seen it sense being in school and work and moving and just life in general I am finally able to reconnect and start getting it clean. I can honestly say this web site has inspired me to really embrace this side of my peronality and what I enjoy. Thanks to all

Post# 36407 , Reply# 1   3/30/2008 at 00:09 (5,865 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
first stages

As we go along I will share more as we progress until we get to full rebuild I have my work cut out. I am pretty beat tonight but was pretty excited to post all this.











Post# 36408 , Reply# 2   3/30/2008 at 00:16 (5,865 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
polishing

I am using brillo and brasso trying to polish I beleive a buffing wheel is in my future. Does anyone have any quick fixes for this and what to use. I have never been very good at buffing them up.

Post# 36427 , Reply# 3   3/30/2008 at 05:19 (5,865 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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That will be a great first Kirby. I like the trim colors.

Post# 36438 , Reply# 4   3/30/2008 at 09:50 (5,865 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
thanks

I am trying to get my partner excited about polishing and buffing lol!. Good luck right.

Post# 36446 , Reply# 5   3/30/2008 at 10:06 (5,865 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

I wouldn't use a Brillo except on actual "crud". Get some finer grade steel wool at HD or Lowes, grade 000 or 0000 for polishing to a mirror like finish.

Post# 36449 , Reply# 6   3/30/2008 at 10:25 (5,865 days old) by logan ()        

Matthew,

I wouldn't use Brasso because of the poor results I've received from it in the past. Try going to an auto parts store (AutoZone or Advanced) and get some metal polish. "Mothers" is a good brand as well as others. I bought a buffing attachments to go on an electric drill which work wonders. Here is a picture of my Kirby G3 that I polished up.

--Logan


Post# 36450 , Reply# 7   3/30/2008 at 10:27 (5,865 days old) by logan ()        

OOPS - My grammar was a little off in that last post! LOL

It's too early in the morning and I haven't had my caffeine yet.

-Logan


Post# 36452 , Reply# 8   3/30/2008 at 11:09 (5,864 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
thanks

Sorry I have been using steel wool I am from the south if it looks like brillo pads its brillo lol. Thanks for the hints I have some mothers polish for my car here.

Thanks

Matt


Post# 36544 , Reply# 9   3/30/2008 at 18:07 (5,864 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
here it is

all done.

Post# 36547 , Reply# 10   3/30/2008 at 18:28 (5,864 days old) by arh1953 ( River Park, in Port St. Lucie, Florida)        

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Superb! And you got your partner to help! Looks great!

Post# 36553 , Reply# 11   3/30/2008 at 19:26 (5,864 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
yes

It is very tiring I have done nothing but clean vacuums all weekend. I am sore and tired now ready to start my stressful week. As well as I had finals this week. So a bit tired.

Post# 36594 , Reply# 12   3/30/2008 at 22:44 (5,864 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village)        

Well looking good.
Isn't that a heritage but not a heritage 2
Isn't the heritage 2 silver?
What does the turbo mean on the belt lifter?



Post# 36637 , Reply# 13   3/31/2008 at 12:14 (5,863 days old) by kirbysanitronic (fresno california)        
looks like...

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looks like a heritage I with a heritageII head on it to me, and judging by the serial number it looks to be an '82. the early heritage had the kirby logo on the headlight lens, also it did not say kirby on the lower part of the handle fork decal. also the scuff plate had lines simmular to the ones on the handle, their kinda rare!

Post# 36638 , Reply# 14   3/31/2008 at 12:15 (5,863 days old) by kirbysanitronic (fresno california)        
forgot to say...

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it looks great!

Post# 36669 , Reply# 15   3/31/2008 at 17:07 (5,863 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
thanks

it is a heritage I have a heritage two up north sorry confused. It does look good finally new belts and I have all my turbo attachments this is the original head on this vac and has the kirby logo on the headlight.


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