Repair of clear coat(shellac) on a 15-88
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Finishing, refinishing and restoring a finish all take time if you want good results. There is a lot of time spent just getting the surface ready for the new finish.
Restoring a finish takes the longest because not only are you trying to get something to look good again, you're also trying to preserve as much of the original finish as possible.
Glenn is a master at restoration. He has a lot of years of experience in restoring old finishes and it shows in his work.
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Restoring a finish takes the longest because not only are you trying to get something to look good again, you're also trying to preserve as much of the original finish as possible.
Glenn is a master at restoration. He has a lot of years of experience in restoring old finishes and it shows in his work.
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WHY do people even want "miracle cleaners" or "shortcut" processes. The finish on these machines took decades to get into the condition they are in, why do people want to reverse that in such a hurry? Being able to get the best results would seem to be the most important part, not the time taken.
It's the American way. We want it now, we want it cheap and we want it on credit because we don't have the cash to pay for it. Taking the time to do something "right" is a rare find today. I'm a perfectionist, so I'm with you Steve. But, I do think quick and cheap is the way 90% of the US leans. It doesn't matter that cheap also means low quality or poor craftmanship....
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WHY do people even want "miracle cleaners" or "shortcut" processes. The finish on these machines took decades to get into the condition they are in, why do people want to reverse that in such a hurry? Being able to get the best results would seem to be the most important part, not the time taken.
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
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WHY do people even want "miracle cleaners" or "shortcut" processes. The finish on these machines took decades to get into the condition they are in, why do people want to reverse that in such a hurry? Being able to get the best results would seem to be the most important part, not the time taken.
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
These machines use natural materials (shellac = bug parts for example) and modern chemicals NEVER react well with them.
(With that said, I use Brasso on metal parts ALL the time, but SM Oil only on the painted surfaces)
Glenn: AMAZING job, I think I am going to hold my next event with the intent to raise funds to get you out here for an in person class session...
I made my original post to learn more about what appears to be a very successful exterior cleaning and finishing restoration process and one man's approach to this process.
Had I known more about the nature and composition of the finishes on the exterior of these vintage machines and, especially, the best practices that have discovered to approach the cleaning and/or refinishing of a vintage Neechi sewing machine, I would have done the work of cleaning of my Necchi using one of these practices.
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I got to see Skip's collection of machines, and I'm still drooling! And his house!!!! Don't get me started on that beauty! He and his wife are so gracious, and they made us feel like old friends, even though it was only the 2nd time we'd ever met in person. Have fun Skip & Pat on your trip. Tenn Toga sounds like fun, but I probably won't make it this year.
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