Originally Posted by
Mickey2
There is a chance the old Alfa is made in Spain or France, even with the Singer type stitch length lever. I generally keep the original finish, cleaning and polishing do wonders. Resin based car polish (liquid whitish stuff) lifts up grime and restore finish quite well. Chips and cratches can be filled in, minor touch ups done carefully will blend in fine. I allow signs of age and wear on a machine, and I suspect the Alfa is in good enough condition to clean up very well.
Hi, the badge says 'Marca Alfa Registrada' and I bought it in Spain, Catalunya to be exact. I am just going to clean up the needle plate etc. and polish the top, no extravagant procedure needed. OH will make a box base as he did for an old Peugeot. I'll post a pic later.