Thank you. Some of the decals were barely visible. They were covered in a thick gunk. I'm not sure if it was smoke from years ago or just build up of something else but thick, black and yellow as it came off. I took my time and gently worked through the layers and was surprised to find almost perfect decals underneath. I sent the lady whom I purchased it from a picture of her cleaned up and she was so thankful to see it sewing again. She had purchased it 20 years ago at an auction with intentions of restoring. She was reluctant to sell after I arrived and I promised her I would get it running. She offered to buy it back if I ever decide to sell. (I don't think I would ever sell after all the effort and care I put into her...I'm hooked on her now!)