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Post# 59980   2/6/2009 at 09:13 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        

I received my compact the other day. I got it off of eay for $44.50 w/shipping. I've taken it apart and going over everything.As soon as I put it back together and get all cleaned up I'll take some moe pictures of it.
Mike


Post# 59981 , Reply# 1   2/6/2009 at 09:15 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        
picture 2

The other side

Post# 59983 , Reply# 2   2/6/2009 at 09:45 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Looks Like...

...You did very well. I'm especially impressed that there are original Interstate/Compact tools with it. That rug tool currently goes for nearly a hundred dollars new.

Just FYI, if your tools need new bristles, TriStar has them available. When natural bristles get old, they dry out and begin breaking off; I had this problem with the dusting brush on my TriStar CXL. A new TriStar dusting brush insert fixed the problem for $7, and it kept my machine all-original, with its clear/glitter tools. There are replacement bristles available for the floor tool, the rug tool, and the dusting brush. None are expensive.

Interstate/Compact made the plastic tools in both grey and turquoise, depending on the year, and TriStar made the same tools in the clear/glitter colour, with changes to the neck of each tool to accommodate the wand lock button that was added at some point.

Keep us posted as you progress!


Post# 59988 , Reply# 3   2/6/2009 at 10:36 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        
All cleaned up

I just finished putting it all back together.I had to repaint the inside and out side of the vacuum.I also to the motor apart and cleaned the impellers, checked the bearings and carbon brushes.I don't think this was use to much because everything was pretty clean in the motor.I also polished both of the floor tools and the chrome latches.Tell me what You guys think.Thanks,
Mike


Post# 59989 , Reply# 4   2/6/2009 at 10:37 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        
Another picture

Inside the vacuum

Post# 59992 , Reply# 5   2/6/2009 at 10:44 (5,556 days old) by kirbykid1 ()        

Wow that looks wonderfull. What type of paint did you use? I have a C7 and it looks really bad. The polish aire is cool. Like Sandy said its cool that you have the matching attachments. I hope you like your compact.
Evan Strittmatter


Post# 59993 , Reply# 6   2/6/2009 at 10:52 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        

I used krylon's satin touch in jade green finish with a couple coats of clear enamel.The color isn't a perfect match but, it comes pretty close.Thank You,
Mike


Post# 59995 , Reply# 7   2/6/2009 at 11:18 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Wow!

From your previous pics, I couldn't tell that you had both the floor and rug tools, plus the Polish-Aire. Nice going indeed. And you've got all three of the plastic tools. Very, very nice. Does the upholstery tool have the grille still with it? If it does, the grille snaps out for upholstery vacuuming; the purpose of the grille is to use when vacuuming curtains, to keep them from getting sucked into the tool.

Post# 59997 , Reply# 8   2/6/2009 at 11:29 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        

No! I don't have the grille for the upholstery tool.I'll keep my eye out for one.Thank You,
Mike


Post# 60001 , Reply# 9   2/6/2009 at 11:43 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Mike:

The grille is still available from TriStar Canada, at $1.68 plus shipping. You should know that there was more than one size; some of the older upholstery tools were a bit bigger than the newer ones. But it's cheap, so if it doesn't fit, not much harm done. I had to file a grille down to fit my TriStar's upholstery tool; that works if the grille is too big. But if it's too small, it wouldn't work.

I will say this; the grill makes a huge difference on curtains.


Post# 60003 , Reply# 10   2/6/2009 at 12:24 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Grille Pic:

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Post# 60004 , Reply# 11   2/6/2009 at 12:26 (5,556 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Mike,

Great Job! Compact is still one of my dream machines, I don't have one in my collection yet! In fact, I have never really used one, perhaps at Tania's or Fred's a little...but to actually put one through it's course..no.

Have Fun with it...

Morgan


Post# 60008 , Reply# 12   2/6/2009 at 15:40 (5,556 days old) by filterqueen83 ()        
I love mine

I need hose and attachments can anyone help.. If so please email me vanativ83@aol.com

Post# 60013 , Reply# 13   2/6/2009 at 17:44 (5,556 days old) by bmgilk ()        

Thanks Guys!! I worked on it all afternoon yesterday. I ran today and I love it. For a small vacuum it has alot suction and runs pretty quite.I want to try the polish aire attachment next.Thanks again for all of your feedback!!
Mike


Post# 60015 , Reply# 14   2/6/2009 at 17:50 (5,556 days old) by danemodsandy ()        
Polish-Aire:

Mike - Forgive me if I am telling you something you already know, but I wanted to be sure. A Polish-Aire runs with the hose in the exhaust port, not the suction port. A lot of people try it wrong.

Post# 60016 , Reply# 15   2/6/2009 at 17:50 (5,556 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Have to say you did a great job on that Compact, looks good.



Post# 60025 , Reply# 16   2/6/2009 at 20:50 (5,556 days old) by crevicetool (GA )        
Mike,

Great job on the Compact. I have one that I have not attempted to restore yet. I was wondering, when you painted yours, did the finishes you applied over the original wrinkle-finish tend to mask them? In other words, does it still feel like the original finish? I've been holding up on mine for just that reason. Wrinkle finish is available in a spray can, but I've only ever found it in Black or a rust colored Red. The other reason I've waited is the decal. I would like to find one of those.

Thanks,
Rick


Post# 60027 , Reply# 17   2/6/2009 at 21:13 (5,556 days old) by normvac (COLUMBUS, OHIO)        

Mike
Great job on the compact. You'll love it. Never losses it's air flow/suction. Even if your using it for plaster dust or a cement floor, or dead fireplace ashes. As the air passes across the top of the bag to the motor filter and on thru.
While any dirt, dust and heavy objects drop into the bag!
If the air flow dose slow some, just pull the paper bag out and tap the dust from the top sides of the bag. Turn the machine on and drop the paper bag, with dirt back into the cloth filter bag !
Used one for years to clean, new built homes, condos and
apts.
Norm


Post# 60071 , Reply# 18   2/7/2009 at 13:26 (5,555 days old) by bmgilk ()        

Thanks Guys!! I sprayed 4 light coats over the wrinkle finsh and the wrinkling still shows through just fine.Mine didn't have the decal on the one side.I'm still looking for one of those.(I know "good Luck")I have to remember about that bag trick.Thanks Again!!
Mike


Post# 60094 , Reply# 19   2/7/2009 at 21:27 (5,555 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village)        

nice catch
Still got my c4 & still need the filter, bags & cloth bag to use it....

Hmmmmm


Post# 60105 , Reply# 20   2/8/2009 at 04:51 (5,555 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH)        
Hi Mike,

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That's a great looking Compact. You did an excellent job on the paint. I see you're in New London, That's not far from Galion. We should visit some time.
Jeff



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