Near pristine 1952 singer 15-91
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I would leave them be. Trying to touch them up could highlight them even more, and then you're looking at stripping and refinishing the whole handwheel.
That being said, some people have the skills to make a vintage machine look as though it just rolled off the factory line; and they look beautiful. I don't have those skills, so If I can clean them up, and get them running correctly then I'm happy.
How do you want yours to look?
That being said, some people have the skills to make a vintage machine look as though it just rolled off the factory line; and they look beautiful. I don't have those skills, so If I can clean them up, and get them running correctly then I'm happy.
How do you want yours to look?
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At the top of the Vintage Enthusiasts section are a couple of threads on cleaning up vintage machines, including the shellac. I would review those thoroughly. You might also find information on touching up the spots.
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The finish is original only one time. Maybe you could find a pristine handwheel. I don't think they're numbered to the machine.
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It is Dupli-Color DE1635 https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-D...05&sr=1-3&th=1
I have also heard/read that just carnauba wax without a bunch of additives is a good protector especially if the original finish is still intact.
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I have also heard/read that just carnauba wax without a bunch of additives is a good protector especially if the original finish is still intact.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)