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   Jillian | Oct 25, 2001 09:55pm | #1

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   I don't know either and am trying to figure it out. I have found what not to do. Water is a very bad thing, it makes the black turn whitish. And rubbing alcohol removes the fancy design work and not the grease and gook. Please help me too.

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   Paula | Oct 25, 2001 10:34pm | #2

   *I am looking for an old Singer Featherweight machine. I would LOVE to have one of those. Send one my way if you have an extra one. Paula

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   petex2000 | Oct 27, 2001 08:45am | #3

   *Here's what I used. Car wax! The machine is painted, just like a car. Use a "cleaning" wax. Get an expensive one. Liquid. Xymol is supposed to be very good. So is Meguiers. Just be very careful to keep the wax confined to the outside surfaces of the machine. Don't apply it directly to machine. Put in on a soft cloth and let it absorb into the cloth. Rub softly, let dry and polish with clean cloth. I've removed red dye and scratches with this method. Good luck.

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   karen_morris_ | Oct 28, 2001 03:53am | #4

   *This sounds like very good advice. You could also ask Frank Smith at the Sewing Machine Museum. The website is /rampages.onramp.net/~arlprosv/museum.htm. He knows a lot about old machines; his email address is [email protected]'s also a Singer Dealer Museum in Oakland, CA. Jim Slaten buys and sells machines and parts, and I'm sure he would have some ideas. He's at 800-474-8433.

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   Tessa_Elston | Oct 30, 2001 12:55am | #5

   *Hi,You may want to go over to Sewing World. There is a very active topic on old machines. If you haven't been there before go to http://www.sewingworld.com/cgi-bin/bbcgi/ultimatebb.cgiThere is a forum under Sewing Machines & Sergers / Singer , with a topic "Vintage Singers". You will find a ton of info, including some about cleaning. You can read any messages but will need to register before posting.((Sorry about the reference to another board.))

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   karen_morris_ | Oct 30, 2001 09:37am | #6

   *gosh, don't worry about references to another board. we all need all the help we can get....