DanofNJ

Just did some research...not centennial but I'm not complaining.

twoxover

it's beautiful! i debated about going to that sale <g>....good for you! can you describe what you mean by french polish??? thank you!

betsey (also in southern nj....)

oregongirl

it is beautiful, yes, not a centennial (they have a blue ring on the plate) but you got a great find! i bought a centennial in great condition, with a case & accessories for $225 and for around here i got a great deal. They regularly sell in Portland for $500-600 if they are in good condition.

enjoy it!

DanofNJ

French polish is a process of shining up areas that are having finish issues. You take a minute amount of shellac and quickly rub it into the finish. One may need to do it over and over again. I use different ratios of shellac to alcohol depending on the job. It takes a great deal of practice and faith that it will turn out smooth and shiny. There are a few tutorials on you tube, and I believe that Glenn has a good thread on it re: refinishing. There is one tiny area on this machine that is showing signs of wanting to bubble...but not yet. I will gently sand with wet/dry sand paper, maybe 1200 grit, then French Polish to original finish....it will look perfect but: it takes many hours of practice to get it right.

PS...Never ever French Polish Decals directly.

LoisM

Oh my goodness! She's beautiful!

twoxover

thank you Dan! this sounds like something left to the trained professionals <g>...which is not me!