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Old 06-20-2010, 04:28 PM
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The "varnish like" finish on my Singer 15 is dull (non shiny) and seems to be breaking down and already missing in some areas. It appears much shinier on the metal where the "varnish like" finish is missing.
I was wiping it with GoJo...but stopped because I am not sure if I should remove the "varnish like" finish or what. I am concerned that removing the finish wil remove the decals.
Help......What should I do?
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Old 06-20-2010, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
The "varnish like" finish on my Singer 15 is dull (non shiny) and seems to be breaking down and already missing in some areas. It appears much shinier on the metal where the "varnish like" finish is missing.
I was wiping it with GoJo...but stopped because I am not sure if I should remove the "varnish like" finish or what. I am concerned that removing the finish wil remove the decals.
Help......What should I do?
The Go Jo will not take the varnish off but you need to be carfull about rubbing to much over the naked decals. You do not want to silver them. I have a Model 15 that is in the same condition and the Go Jo really helped a lot! When I put the polish to her she is going to be shining like a new penny. But you will have to keep polishing on a regular basis and maintain the finish but you will be pleased with the results.

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Old 06-20-2010, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
The "varnish like" finish on my Singer 15 is dull (non shiny) and seems to be breaking down and already missing in some areas. It appears much shinier on the metal where the "varnish like" finish is missing.
I was wiping it with GoJo...but stopped because I am not sure if I should remove the "varnish like" finish or what. I am concerned that removing the finish wil remove the decals.
Help......What should I do?
The Go Jo will not take the varnish off but you need to be carfull about rubbing to much over the naked decals. You do not want to silver them. I have a Model 15 that is in the same condition and the Go Jo really helped a lot! When I put the polish to her she is going to be shining like a new penny. But you will have to keep polishing on a regular basis and maintain the finish but you will be pleased with the results.

Billy
Do I polish with the Scots liquid gold?
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Old 06-20-2010, 04:59 PM
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The "varnish like" finish on my Singer 15 is dull (non shiny) and seems to be breaking down and already missing in some areas. It appears much shinier on the metal where the "varnish like" finish is missing.
I was wiping it with GoJo...but stopped because I am not sure if I should remove the "varnish like" finish or what. I am concerned that removing the finish wil remove the decals.
Help......What should I do?
The Go Jo will not take the varnish off but you need to be carfull about rubbing to much over the naked decals. You do not want to silver them. I have a Model 15 that is in the same condition and the Go Jo really helped a lot! When I put the polish to her she is going to be shining like a new penny. But you will have to keep polishing on a regular basis and maintain the finish but you will be pleased with the results.

Billy
Do I polish with the Scots liquid gold?
Yes you do. It is the only product that I know that will hide the majority of the crazing of the varnish.
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Old 06-20-2010, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
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Originally Posted by Icandothat
The "varnish like" finish on my Singer 15 is dull (non shiny) and seems to be breaking down and already missing in some areas. It appears much shinier on the metal where the "varnish like" finish is missing.
I was wiping it with GoJo...but stopped because I am not sure if I should remove the "varnish like" finish or what. I am concerned that removing the finish wil remove the decals.
Help......What should I do?
The Go Jo will not take the varnish off but you need to be carfull about rubbing to much over the naked decals. You do not want to silver them. I have a Model 15 that is in the same condition and the Go Jo really helped a lot! When I put the polish to her she is going to be shining like a new penny. But you will have to keep polishing on a regular basis and maintain the finish but you will be pleased with the results.

Billy
Do I polish with the Scots liquid gold?
Yes you do. It is the only product that I know that will hide the majority of the crazing of the varnish.
I will do that tomorrow.
Thanks, Billy.
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Old 06-20-2010, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Katia
This may have been posted already, but it now has an explanation for the price. Seems like we were wondering if it was a mistake or not, or this may even be a different machine.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...sPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I just thought it was interesting.
That would still be too much money, even if it could communicate with Eleanor from The Great Beyond.

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Old 06-20-2010, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by no1jan
I saw this on Craigslist and don't even know if it is still available. Does this look like a vintage cabinet to you. It almost looks like a converted new cabinet.
http://albany.craigslist.org/fuo/1771548725.html
It's a Singer cabinet from the 70's-80's. I used to have one like it.

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Old 06-20-2010, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Darcene
Well, to make a short story long.....I went to an auction today looking for attachments...instead I bought 5 (yes, that is five) machines as a group for $15.00 (yes, that is fifteen).....poor babies are in pretty bad shape....some may recover, some I'm not so sure of.....see for yourself.....
Pic #2 is a 8W--awesome machine!!
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Old 06-20-2010, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Katia
I'm just watching it too. There is a reserve, but I have no idea what it is. The workmanship is amazing. Can you imagine, a glass presser foot! I think it is a work of art.
I love the glass presser foot--it gives a great 1/4" SA and it's easy to see your stitches as you sew!!
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Old 06-20-2010, 07:51 PM
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Pic #2 is a 8W--awesome machine!!
So that would make it a Brunswick 8W--would you educate me about the brand and the machine itself?

Curious in KS,
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