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-   -   Singer 66 restoration, before and after (https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/singer-66-restoration-before-after-t137672.html)

ambquilter 07-15-2011 05:30 AM
Amazing!!! What a beautiful machine you have now!!

Angie

boysmomoflabs 07-15-2011 06:32 AM
Originally Posted by LindaR
its unbelieveable how the decals can be under all that black stuff...I used kerosene (Billy recommended) and was amazed when the lotus blossom started emerging..LOL Takes alot of soaking and scrubbing but so pretty when done.
Exactly!! It's work but so encouraging when you start to see results!!

barbo117 07-15-2011 06:35 AM
WOW, that is beautiful. These machines are works of art! Congratulations to you.

nena 07-15-2011 06:44 AM
I just was gifted with one just like that. What do you use to clean them and not distroy the decals?
That turned out beautiful!

Lucky 07-15-2011 06:48 AM
I have cleaned up my old machines but never been able to get the shine you have on yours in the pictures. Which product did you use to get the shine? My Dad got me using WD40 to loosen up the guts and get things turning again. I have an old Universal that I have been soaking for a couple of months now and turning daily but it is still too tight for the motor to pull it. Any suggestions?

JudieRQuilting 07-15-2011 07:02 AM
She is gorgeous. You did a great job of cleaning her up.

redpurselady 07-15-2011 07:14 AM
WOW!!! She is a beauty! Great job on the restoration.

Nancy Ingham 07-15-2011 08:46 AM
Wow, Wow, Wow! Thank you for sharing your pictures and restoration ideas. You have inspired me to tackle the ones that I have recently obtained. Beautiful job!
Thanks.

greaterexp 07-15-2011 08:46 AM
That is astonishing! Beautiful!!!

greaterexp 07-15-2011 08:48 AM
Originally Posted by Lucky
I have cleaned up my old machines but never been able to get the shine you have on yours in the pictures. Which product did you use to get the shine? My Dad got me using WD40 to loosen up the guts and get things turning again. I have an old Universal that I have been soaking for a couple of months now and turning daily but it is still too tight for the motor to pull it. Any suggestions?
I would read Billy's tutorials. Look up "how to clean a vintage machine" in the search here. He's got a wonderful tutorial that lists all the materials you need.


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