Originally Posted by
finnchik
Can’t wait to pick up in April! What do you all think if I painted it and put new decals on it?
I'm of the opinion that, generally, one should not repaint these antiques. I do understand if it is rusty and missing a lot of paint that it would probably help increase the usefulness of the machine.
That needle plate is in excellent condition and I do not see any rust on the painted parts of the machine. I would not even consider painting that machine. I may consider painting the irons, depending on their condition.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.