alexitbe Posted January 3, 2016 Report Posted January 3, 2016 I have clean up old sewing machines before in a very amateur way, because I never really care about how it looks... However, this time I would like to keep the pain on and do as little damage to the original finish as possible. On other machines I have used, rubbing alcohol/ turpentine, alcohol (ethonal) and acetone. All damaged the original finish. The pictures below is the machine I wish to clean. Thanks for ay advice.... Alex Quote
Thor Posted January 3, 2016 Report Posted January 3, 2016 WD40 or Diesel and a Cotton cloth is what I would use. Quote
alexitbe Posted January 3, 2016 Author Report Posted January 3, 2016 Hello again, Thor I will give the WD40 a go first and post the results... I am not really very experienced at doing refurbishments...I have accidently removed decals on several onld machines... Much to my disappointment, Luckily, this one has nothing fancy on it and just needs a good clean. Do you think the rust stains will come out of the paint? Cheers Alex Quote
Uwe Posted January 4, 2016 Report Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I'm using Marvel's Mystery Oil to clean my machines. It works well to dissolve old crud and dried oil varnish. It's basically diesel oil that doesn't look or stink like diesel oil. Edited January 4, 2016 by Uwe Quote Uwe (pronounced "OOH-vuh" ) Links: Videos
Thor Posted January 4, 2016 Report Posted January 4, 2016 Alex, sorry I forgot you are in Germany like me. We have better products in the local building supplies than what I suggested. What Uwe suggested would also be found in the grocery store in the washing detergent aisle called "Waschbenzin". This basically is cleaned Diesel and the reason why I suggested it. I can't judge from the pictures you provided whether it will all come off or not. Depending whether the paint itself contains metal or not. Most of it should come off. You may have to use a buffing wheel though. I'd take it apart anyways. Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 4, 2016 Members Report Posted January 4, 2016 Alex, don`t you have the RECOLOR stuff form your 29K project? Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
alexitbe Posted January 4, 2016 Author Report Posted January 4, 2016 Hello Everyone, Thank you for your responses.... Constab: I still have the Recolor, but it seemed to remove alot of the paint off the Singer 29k. That is the last thing I want to do. I only wish to clean up the outside. Thor: I will try Waschbenzin, after the WD40. That's a new word for me to learn... Uwe: Thanks for advice, I will look out for it over here in Germany. I have to wokr in my cellar, so anythin that doesn't stink is a bonus. The most important thing for me is that I don't damage the paint that is already there... I only want to remove the old crud and hopefully the rust. Cheers Alex Quote
Members Constabulary Posted January 4, 2016 Members Report Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Decades old oil and dirt is tough to clean some times. Maybe try washing soda solution and a cloth rag Edited January 4, 2016 by Constabulary Quote ~ Keep "OLD CAST IRON" alive - it´s worth it ~ Machines in use: - Singer 111G156 - Singer 307G2 - Singer 29K71 - Singer 212G141 - Singer 45D91 - Singer 132K6 - Singer 108W20 - Singer 51WSV2 - Singer 143W2
Members Bonecross Posted January 4, 2016 Members Report Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) The most important thing for me is that I don't damage the paint that is already there... I only want to remove the old crud and hopefully the rust. Cheers Alex Yup Coca-Cola works better than you would think. It;'s mild but effective. Also a vinegar/water solution would neutralize the rust. Edited January 4, 2016 by Bonecross Quote
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