Originally Posted by
bainridge
Good Morning. I am new to the forum and was enjoying reading about the vintage machines that are or have been restored. I have an old Seamstress (hand crank, with the groove in the wheel so that it can be used as a treadle) which was given to me. It has been tentatively identified as a National Expert B.T. Vibrator, 3/4 size model. The cabinet is long gone, and the machine sat in a shed for many years. Some of the decals are damaged and there is rust on some parts of the body. The actual mechanisms inside and on the bottom of the machine are moving freely now, but she really needs a good cleaning inside and out. Any suggestions for what to clean it with?
Thank you.
Naptha --- which is nothing more than lighter fluid but a whole lot cheaper by the gallon. Lowe's has it -- look in the paint section. I use it to clean all my machines. I have stated before to NEVER use anything that contains alcohol as it will damage the paint ( in time ).