Originally Posted by
jljack
Pat - Wow....asphaltum? Is that why my 1890 Davis looks like the finish "melted" in some spots??? I never heard this before, but it is a fascinating bit of knowledge. So glad you and Cathy have joined us here...more information!!
Janice, I too have never heard the term 'asphaltum' before!
Wow Glenn, you say we can replace that protective 'shellec' outer surface fairly easily? That is amazing! Why have you been keeping that a secret all this time? You mean we don't have to strip our machines and have them repainted? I am in shock over this whole concept! That would be so amazing, to actually get a finish on these old girls to protect what is left of the decals. I wonder why none of us have found this information out by doing all our searches on how to clean and protect a vintage machine? This whole notion is just so cool, but I have to admit I am a little skeptical. I am not skeptical of your knowledge, just whether replacing the shellec on these old girls can really be done without further damage? I can't wait for your tute, but I will try it on a not so nice machine first! Just the thought that the 'brown' look over our decals is not 'gunk' still amazes me? Why has this never surfaced before if there is a way to take off the brown/orange gunk and replace the protective coating when we have all asked over several years how to get these machine clean and protect them? I am still in shock over the whole thing!
Nancy