What can I use to remove rust on flywheel of my old machine?
#1
I just purchased a Model 66 redeye Treadle machine. The parts that should be shiny have rust spots, especially the flywheel. What can I use to get this off and get the shine back?
This machine sews great. Was made in 1923.
TIA,
Chris
This machine sews great. Was made in 1923.
TIA,
Chris
#6
I am not sure the naval jelly would be safe for the chrome. What I used was Mother's Mag and Aluminum polish. Pics of my restore are in Billy's tutorial about cleaning your vintage machine. I will warn you that it takes elbow grease like you hear about!
#7
I soak my rusty parts (including nickel plated parts like handwheels, slide plates, etc) in Evaporust.
In fact, I soak just about everything in Evaporust even if it's not rusty. It floats away even hardened oil/lint/gunk overnight and they're clean - ready to polish and put back in place.
It's safe for plated surfaces and non-toxic. It's cheap and reuseable until it turns black. You can find it at auto parts stores. :)
In fact, I soak just about everything in Evaporust even if it's not rusty. It floats away even hardened oil/lint/gunk overnight and they're clean - ready to polish and put back in place.
It's safe for plated surfaces and non-toxic. It's cheap and reuseable until it turns black. You can find it at auto parts stores. :)
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