BettyGee

As one who loves to cover old things with duck, not duct, tape and puts stickers on everything I'd definitely paint it. First I'd make a search to find the paint that would do the trick and adhere to the plastic; but then I'd be "full steam ahead." I just made a platform for my machine out of a piece of plywood, a cushion from an old typewrite stand and covered it all with duck tape that has an owl pattern. My machine is as steady as a rock and it looks super cute. So be creative and go for it. The suggestion to put it in the sun has merit, but not as much fun.

zozee

What about covering it in a fun fabric, handle and all? Maybe monogram it first, embellish it. Possibilities are endless for customizing it!

madamekelly

We spray painted a machine, by using twisted tissues to block all holes, taping all metal, and still hated how it turned out. I would not even attempt it again. If you decide to, there is a viseo on youtube that is a pretty good start, but to each his own.

JustAbitCrazy

I saw her and her painted machine at a quilt show once and she does a beautiful paint job! Thanks for posting her name---I couldn't remember it.

ccb

Thanks to all replies!!! I am going with the suggestion to let it sit outside in the sun for now - two days and it has lightened noticeably!!! Thrilled to learn why it darkened: heat + sun! Can't let it ride around with me for weeks in the car. Not in the south in the summer! Thanks again!!!!!!