Originally Posted by
Diana Lea
We got an old singer stand. The paint looks old and dull. I would like to repaint it. Do I sand blast the old paint off or just paint over it? THANKS!
Well now. The first one I did I wire-wheeled the metal down to iron (more gentle than sandblasting) and then did a repaint. I was happy enough with it that I am doing another now.
With that said, I have about 9 treadles and only two were bad enough to warrant a repaint. The othere were saved by a good wipedown with a clean cloth and sewing machine oil. I do that first to all of them. if I cannot stand how it looks after that then and only then do I repaint.
Final note... it is your machine, do what gives you joy. we have opinions but do not judge.