NL quilter

Thought I would show some pictures of my new project. I bought two singers for $25. One wax a 28 the other a 128. I decided to re-paint. So far I've spent around $40 in supplies, but I should have enought to refinish both. Now I have to figure out how to get the paint of the balance wheel. As well what would work best to clean up the shiny parts.

Candace

Looks great so far. What color will it be?

Quilt Novice

Oh neat! I will be watching for more photos. How are you repainting it? Any advice to someone who wants to do a repaint?

NL quilter

Not sure if I'm the one to offer advice, this is the first time refinishing a sewing machine! I've read through a few other posts and following others advice. I've refinished other furniture in the past, so just applying similar techniques. Just making sure I use rust proof and metal products.

NL quilter

I was thinking a copper orange colour or red!

Carol34446

Can't wait to see pictures of finished machine, that copper orange would be out of this work pretty.

tessagin

Anxious to see finished photos.

Candace

I started a 99 too, so we'll have to compare outcomes. Did you strip off all the old paint or just sand it?

NL quilter

Well I am learning from a major mistake, after a week of rain I finally had a sunny day to put a second coat of primer. In a rush because the kids were running around I grabbed a can and sprayed. Paint stripper, not the primer! So. Have to strip and sand again and start all over!

NL quilter

I stripped and sanded.