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Post# 47477   7/30/2008 at 12:45 (5,720 days old) by electroluxkirby ()        

The chrome on my Kirby Legend II is very dull, and I would like to get it nice and shiny again, but I don't have a clue as what to use. What do you guys recommend?

Post# 47484 , Reply# 1   7/30/2008 at 13:38 (5,720 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK)        
Aside from professional bench polishing...

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I have found the best thing to use on my Kirbys when polishing by hand is Mothers Aluminum polish - found in the automotive detailing section of most stores like Wal-Mart etc.. I tried Flitz, the 0000 grade steel wool, and it just didn't give it the sheen that mothers does. It takes ALOT of elbow grease and they don't look factory fresh, but in my opinion, it comes pretty close and is the next best thing! I have a BRILLIANT running little Heitage II that is next on my list to workover..

Tools I use..

Tub of warm/hot water - touch of disinfectant cleaner (Meyers is my fav!)

PLENTY of old rags some for the polishing/application and the other, softer ones, for buffing.

Old toothbrush for detailing

screwdrivers to help lift and pry parts such as rubber trim and such...

Tub of Mothers Aluminum Polish

Old blanket to plop down on the floor with

I have also heard alot of peope talk about using the Mr. Clean "MAgic Eraser" sponge to clean their rubber trim pieces with. I have bought one and am excited to see how that turns out.

Plenty of episodes of The Golden Girls to listen to while I work :)

I usually pick rainy days to do mine.. makes the day go by and let's just face it.. vacuum cleaners just make awesome toys to play with on rainy days!!! Once you get that sucker shined up, you will just want to sit and stare at it!!!


Post# 47485 , Reply# 2   7/30/2008 at 13:42 (5,720 days old) by kirbykid63 (Wilmington Delaware)        
Mothers is best!!!!!

Hi I recommend using mothers mag wheel polish with 00-steel wool this will really bring back your machines shine. Mothers is sold at most auto supply stores and walmart in the car polish section

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Post# 47486 , Reply# 3   7/30/2008 at 13:51 (5,720 days old) by louvac (A)        

Believe it or not guys.....

BarKeepers Friend Cleanser will also take out more of the old dark "liver spots" fairly well so that you can go back over and polish it up with your favorite polish. Cameo will help do the same. Also, Kirby used used to sell AutoSol which was pink and oil-based. Flitz is the exact opposite-it's blue and is water based and works just as well. The key to using Flitz I was told was to use very small amounts in small areas at a time.

Cory...you couldn't have said it any better! I can stare at a Kirby all day.........


Post# 47565 , Reply# 4   7/30/2008 at 23:45 (5,720 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
I Use Mother's, Too!

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And have always been pleased with the results. I usually use terrycloth towels with it, and for the stubborn spots I break out the fine steel wool. And for rubber or plastic parts such as bumpers, handle grips, wheels, and attachments, I first clean with an Armour-All cleaning wipe and then use Brasso to bring up the shine. For painted parts such as the red crystal chamber on the old straight-suction Electro-Hygiene uprights I've had reasonable luck with Nu-Finish auto polish.
Lou, thanks for the tip about the Bar-Keeper's Friend. I'll have to try that some time. And you and Cory are right. A freshly polished Kirby, Royal, or Electro-Hygiene is really beautiful to look at!!
Jeff


Post# 47583 , Reply# 5   7/31/2008 at 07:51 (5,719 days old) by riccarlover ()        
Mother's

Is the best after I bought a tube of Flitz for $8 and was COMPLETLY disapointed. So I went to Walmart and got the Mother's. Works great! I think I might try "Zud"-it's just like "Bar-Keepers Friend." I will have to post the before and after pics of the Gsix.
Clayton


Post# 47597 , Reply# 6   7/31/2008 at 09:55 (5,719 days old) by xraytech ()        

thanks for the tip on the Bar Keepers Friend I have some dark spots on Grandma's Kirby Classic and I will try BAB-O or Comet because in my area not many stores carry Bar keepers Friend.

Post# 47599 , Reply# 7   7/31/2008 at 10:11 (5,719 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK)        
OMG!!!!

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YOU FOR REAL HAVE BAB-O????? My grandmother always called any type of abrasive powder cleaner BAB-O... I have seen it ONCE in my life when i was very little... that rocks!!!!!! I WANT SOME!!!! My mother has never believed that it has even existed!

Post# 47628 , Reply# 8   7/31/2008 at 18:08 (5,719 days old) by xraytech ()        

Cory,
yes it does and I even have the BAB-O gel and creme cleanser which are like SoftScrub and there is only one Big Lots in our area that carrie it.If you are going to the convention I can bring you a bottle of the BAB-O gel if you would like.


Post# 47672 , Reply# 9   12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,811 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        

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BAB-O used to be available around here, but I don't believe I've seen it lately. Same with Old Dutch Cleanser (makes dirt scat!) or BonJovi--woops, I mean BonAmi!! I do remember Paul Harvey used to recommend BonAmi back in the day.
Jeff


Post# 47675 , Reply# 10   8/1/2008 at 02:11 (5,719 days old) by xraytech ()        

We have Bon-Ami, Old Dutch and AJAX powder cleaners in our local stores. I prefer BAB-O or AJAX. Old Dutch is made by same company as BAB-O


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