99 Repainted with decals. Almost done!
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99 Repainted with decals. Almost done!
Here's the latest update. The first clear coat went on this morning. I've learned a lot from doing this machine. I've made several mistakes and it's not perfect. I hope any boo boos aren't too glaring. However, I think it's coming out pretty nice for my first attempt. The amount of hours I have into this machine and case http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...t-t227351.html is huge. I plan on doing another one once I find a terrible looking machine.
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COOL, yes I am sure it took many hours to get it cleaned and then parts covered so that the paint didn't get into the moving parts. I am too much of a scaredy cat to try something like that. I admire those who are able to do that tho.
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Candace,
Looking good! I want to see the finished project.
You got more bravery than I do ... at least so far.
I've got a pitiful New Home AB that's in desperate need of a repaint.
Was a mouse home for a time. Here's some pics of the thing as it was when I got it:
{ http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...l-t187261.html }
This is the only machine I have that I think I'd even try to repaint. I'd like to find some original style decals though.
Joe
Looking good! I want to see the finished project.
You got more bravery than I do ... at least so far.
I've got a pitiful New Home AB that's in desperate need of a repaint.
Was a mouse home for a time. Here's some pics of the thing as it was when I got it:
{ http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...l-t187261.html }
This is the only machine I have that I think I'd even try to repaint. I'd like to find some original style decals though.
Joe
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I am of the mind set that if I repaint an ugly machine it needs to be much different than the original in every way. Otherwise, I'd just buy a machine in good condition with good decals to begin with. My next one will probably involve pink in some sort of fashion.
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Joe, that wouldn't be too hard to do if it were in black etc. However, if you want the gold metallic that would be a different story. I don't currently do metallic decals. I could do them, but it's an added expense for sure. It means more cartridges to buy. And the metallic, Singer replica ones I've seen cost a fortune.
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