annf

Took nearly a month, but finally have read this thread from the beginning. I have fixed up a bit a White family Rotary with treadle cabinet from an estate sale, and just got a NVF (head only) from shopgw. Got it from there in the 2000s and found myself getting anxious about the shipping as I kept reading, but it arrived safely, and though was labeled as parts only it seems to only be missing the front plate.
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I started cleaning with sewing machine oil and isopropyl and a cuticle stick on the grimy supposed to be shiny metal parts, and am quite happy so far. The vast amount of advice to go slow is very helpful, in keeping expectations realistic.
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So having seen a variety of opinions here I'm wondering how does using waddling polish compare to using aluminum foil on clean up of rusty parts that have nickel or chrome loss? Also has anyone compared jewelry wadding vs car products?

Again, thanks so much for the wealth of knowledge posted here.
Ann