Originally Posted by J Miller

I have learned to CLEAN vintage machines with decals by using sewing machine oil and cotton balls or soft flannel cloth.

Only in the very very worst cases will I use Hoppes #9 gun cleaning solvent as it's mostly kerosene and to date has not damaged any decals for me.

Denatured alcohol and to a lesser extent rubbing alcohol are solvents of a different nature and I don't let them near the finish on older machines.

I really don't know what to do to clean the smeared decals on your machine.

Joe