Paint repair?
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Outer Space
Posts: 9,319
There have been a few folks who've mixed their own paint to try and match it. I've not seen any successful matches though. Honestly, touching it up if it's pretty chipped will probably look worse than leaving it alone. I have an Elna (green) that is so badly worn that I'm debating about doing a full repaint. If your machine is really bad, you may consider a repaint as well.
#4
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 8,091
I have several old black sewing machines with chips and a gouge or two. I am going to try Testors model paint over some primer and see what results I get.
For a really bad one though, I'm agreeing with Candace. Leave it alone or to a complete repaint.
Joe
For a really bad one though, I'm agreeing with Candace. Leave it alone or to a complete repaint.
Joe
#5
Super Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
Thanks for the advice. It's just a 3" area along the front edge about 1/4" wide. Still haven't managed pictures on the forum yet. I think we'll just leave it for now. Hate to mess with a good thing and it sews beautifully.
#6
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
I'm wondering the same thing - I have a Singer 500 in great shape but the paint is bubbled up all over the place - not just one small area. I've wondered how hard it would be to repaint but I am NOT a painter. It is beyond touch up paint.
#7
Take the needlebar cover off and take it to your favorite paint counter and have them match it. Likely the smallest amount you'll be able to buy is a quart, but it's relatively inexpensive, and you'll have plenty for touchups!
Miriam, the problem with the 500a is that it's aluminum, which means you have to use a special primer on the bare metal after you get the bubbled stuff off. It's a project, that's for sure!
Miriam, the problem with the 500a is that it's aluminum, which means you have to use a special primer on the bare metal after you get the bubbled stuff off. It's a project, that's for sure!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zozee
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12
08-01-2016 03:49 PM
Living4Him
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
7
10-12-2013 05:08 AM
kountrykreation
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
34
02-16-2012 11:01 AM
craftybear
Links and Resources
3
06-05-2011 08:53 PM