Repair of clear coat(shellac) on a 15-88
07-01-2014, 05:06 AM
#13
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Very nicely done! Could you post a link to your tutorial on your cleaning process?
While in the process of restoring an older Necchi BF, I used a diluted mixture of Simple Green to clean the exterior with what appears to be disastrous results (streaks, peeling of the original (shellac?) finish, and milky white spots).
Hopefully, your tutorial will help me to get the kind of excellent result you have achieved here.
While in the process of restoring an older Necchi BF, I used a diluted mixture of Simple Green to clean the exterior with what appears to be disastrous results (streaks, peeling of the original (shellac?) finish, and milky white spots).
Hopefully, your tutorial will help me to get the kind of excellent result you have achieved here.
07-01-2014, 05:24 AM
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Location: north Alabama
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Skip did a wonderful job on my machine! I show it off to everyone who dares to darken my doorway! I still need to refinish the cabinet and treadle, but once it is finished, the machine will be loved and used just as my DGGM used it. I can hardly wait 'til that time! Thank you again Skip....and I'll never be able to thank you enough!
Oh, and I named her "Nancy", my DGGM's name. I just couldn't name her anything else...
Oh, and I named her "Nancy", my DGGM's name. I just couldn't name her anything else...
Last edited by DebbieJJ; 07-01-2014 at 05:27 AM. Reason: give the machine name
07-01-2014, 06:31 AM
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Not only did you did you bring Debbie's G-G GM's machine back to life, but you made sure this family heirloom will continue to be treasured in coming generations. Can you imagine? Someday a member of Debbie's family will be able to say "This was my G-G-G-G GM's sewing machine!"
07-01-2014, 07:55 AM
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WHY do people even want "miracle cleaners" or "shortcut" processes. The finish on these machines took decades to get into the condition they are in, why do people want to reverse that in such a hurry? Being able to get the best results would seem to be the most important part, not the time taken.
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
07-01-2014, 08:08 AM
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I've seen you do miracles too SteveH, apparently in one evening? I do spend inordinate amounts of time , basically cotton balks, SM oild and a wee bit of alcohol away from decals. I have many hours in the eves over a few months on ONE DavisvNVF.c I'm just curious if thats the norm. I'm not in a hurry
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