What kind of wax do you use?
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I have a few because I tried a few lol! What I use depends on the machine, the paint, the age the clear coat and what I feel comfortable with. I ALWAYS test a hidden spot first and there are some I don't dare use anything but sewing machine oil.
What a product will or wont do totally depends on the condition of the machine. I think many people think that every vintage machine can be shined up like new. That is not the reality.
What a product will or wont do totally depends on the condition of the machine. I think many people think that every vintage machine can be shined up like new. That is not the reality.
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I have a few because I tried a few lol! What I use depends on the machine, the paint, the age the clear coat and what I feel comfortable with. I ALWAYS test a hidden spot first and there are some I don't dare use anything but sewing machine oil.
What a product will or wont do totally depends on the condition of the machine. I think many people think that every vintage machine can be shined up like new. That is not the reality.
What a product will or wont do totally depends on the condition of the machine. I think many people think that every vintage machine can be shined up like new. That is not the reality.
I would think almost any decent automotive wax would work well on machines that can handle it.
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Yes! What Christy and Rodney said. I should have been more specific when talking about the TR3. It will remove a damaged clear coat, but then so will most products of this sort. The top of my 201-2 has lost most of the clear coat, but I kept going with the TR3 to protect it as best can be done.
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I work in a museum. All museums recommend using bowling alley wax on old or vintage items. It is clear and remains clear, does not yellow with age. You can find it for sale on the web.
As for use on very old machines, be sure and do a test if possible. I have used it on several old machines and it worked well for me.
Ethel
As for use on very old machines, be sure and do a test if possible. I have used it on several old machines and it worked well for me.
Ethel
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