Thread Number: 14655
Restoring Kenmore Powermate canister |
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Post# 155145   10/12/2011 at 12:44 (4,551 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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This might sound silly, but I'd like to restore my first Kenmore Whispertone canister from 2000. It's the hunter green color.
The main issues: -The canister and PN are scratched -The PN turns on and off when being pushed and pulled back -The Powermate Jr. stopped working not long after I got the vacuum -The dusting brush bristles are worn down So what can I use to get the scratches off? I tried Brasso but it just seemed to make it a little dull, so I put Armor All back on for now. I'm assuming the reason the PN turns on and off is because the plug is bad? Can I get a new cord and plug for the PN, or is it really expensive. It's the quick release PN, BTW, and has the switch on the hose handle. I also read about a foam filter around the motor that should be cleaned? Finally, does Sears sell the dusting brushes anymore and are they really expensive? Sorry about all the questions, hopefully someone can answer some of these. Thanks. |
Post# 155166 , Reply# 1   10/12/2011 at 16:53 (4,551 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)   |   | |
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well the best thing to do is go to sears.com and type in the model number on the power head for the cord and model number for the axcnister for the brush and filters. as far as scratches, if its smudges from hitting the wall you can use oops but do it very lightly and then go over it with turtle car wax. Works for me as long as you don't rub to hard on the light plastic parts.
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Post# 156411 , Reply# 2   10/22/2011 at 12:30 (4,541 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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Post# 157410 , Reply# 3   10/29/2011 at 14:32 (4,534 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)   |   | |
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Well I think I got the Powermate issue fixed. I read a thread that said it is caused by the receptacle on the handle sliding in and out. I took mine apart and that was the reason, the small tabs holding the plug broke and it was sliding. So I decided to glue the plug in place.
Now I've got another issue. I noticed electrical tape around the plastic part that holds the wands together. I took it off to find that two pieces were broken off. I tried to glue them, but it doesn't seem to be bonding. Hopefully I can get that fixed as well. Does anyone know if the scuffs can be removed from the plastic? The Powermate especially has streaks where it looks duller. I tried Armor-All, but it just seems to make them more noticable. |