Singer 66 restoration, before and after

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07-15-2011, 05:30 AM

#31

ambquilter

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Amazing!!! What a beautiful machine you have now!!

Angie

07-15-2011, 06:32 AM

#32

boysmomoflabs

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LindaR

its unbelieveable how the decals can be under all that black stuff...I used kerosene (Billy recommended) and was amazed when the lotus blossom started emerging..LOL Takes alot of soaking and scrubbing but so pretty when done.

Exactly!! It's work but so encouraging when you start to see results!!

07-15-2011, 06:35 AM

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barbo117

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WOW, that is beautiful. These machines are works of art! Congratulations to you.

07-15-2011, 06:44 AM

#34

nena

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I just was gifted with one just like that. What do you use to clean them and not distroy the decals?
That turned out beautiful!

07-15-2011, 06:48 AM

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Lucky

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I have cleaned up my old machines but never been able to get the shine you have on yours in the pictures. Which product did you use to get the shine? My Dad got me using WD40 to loosen up the guts and get things turning again. I have an old Universal that I have been soaking for a couple of months now and turning daily but it is still too tight for the motor to pull it. Any suggestions?

07-15-2011, 07:02 AM

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JudieRQuilting

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She is gorgeous. You did a great job of cleaning her up.

07-15-2011, 07:14 AM

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redpurselady

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WOW!!! She is a beauty! Great job on the restoration.

07-15-2011, 08:46 AM

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Nancy Ingham

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Wow, Wow, Wow! Thank you for sharing your pictures and restoration ideas. You have inspired me to tackle the ones that I have recently obtained. Beautiful job!
Thanks.

07-15-2011, 08:46 AM

#39

greaterexp

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That is astonishing! Beautiful!!!

07-15-2011, 08:48 AM

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greaterexp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucky

I would read Billy's tutorials. Look up "how to clean a vintage machine" in the search here. He's got a wonderful tutorial that lists all the materials you need.