Liquid Gold is for the machine also, it will not hurt the finish and make it glossy ans have a high luster.
Yes there is a part one right here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-45816-1.htm
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Found it! I have not taken any of my 4 treadles apart like you did, though!
I take it when the decals are turning silver that the shillac (or whatever is on top is gone)?
Between my DH and myself, we have cleaned up the Singer 27, 1901 about as good as it will ever be. She looks so much better. My DH just screwed the cabinet back together and took out all the toe nailed nails. The middle drawer is missing, but now it looks as if the cabinet is complete -- you just can't put the machine down -- nothing to hide it.
I just love these old machines and the cabinets are so ornate!
Billy or whomever, on your Singer 27's is there a tension spring? It appears my machine is complete except for that and I am not sure it ever had one?
Can I use a regular Schmetz needle? I am ready to see if it will sew!
Nancy