Just purchased three vintage machines
 

I am really new at this and just purchased a White model 162 in baby blue, a Pfaff model #230 and a Elna Supermatic. I copied several great tutorials on how to clean them up and am anxious to get started. I have concerns for the Pfaff though because not only is it FILTHY but it is flaking something terrible. Probably a shiny new protective clear coat when it was new. The whole machine is flaking. If I rub it or move it there is a pile of flakes. I want to clean all of this stuff off. There is one area where the paint has rubbed off too. This machine is the worst of the three. They all need cosmetic help and a major going over but the Pfaff had the least care over the years I'am afraid. I only purchased the Pfaff because it was in a cabinet I liked. But after reading all I could I think it may become my favorite. Any help on how to go about cleaning the flakes would be greatly appreciated. :eek:

If you want to get the flakes off, start with a stiff scrub brush and just lightly brush off the excess then try a little baking soda and some dish soap or just the baking soda. Rub lightly as you with a soft cloth or one of those micro fiber eraser. Showed it to DH and he thinks it's just clear coat. Just take your time with it.

Your avatar had me and my wife excited until we realized it was an avatar. Cute!!!

Congrats on your purchases! I picked up three treadle heads in August and have not started cleaning them up yet!

Thanks for the replies I will try all of the ideas. I fell in love with that little animated avatar. It is a free one but I cant remember where I got it.

LOL! I tried like crazy to smoosh that bug!


ETA. I found a site that has this avatar.

Avatarmaker.net/free

I almost swatted the screen! Congratulations! A Pfaff is on my radar.

Congrats, enjoy!

I was just fixin' to call my bug man back when I realized your Avatar was NOT real....cute! And welcome to the Board!

Well lets start together, like tomorrow and see how we do.

Thank you for finding it. it is fun. Maybe more of the little critters will start showing up...mines lonely. :D

It does move realistically don't it!

Thank you. I think I will once I learn how to clean and repair them.

Thank you, Geez I sure hope no one ruins their screen because of my avatar.:eek: