CLEANING SERIES #12: How to Clean Off Surface Corrosion. Do This and the "Rust" is History!

[@annjannace6957]

Was having trouble with my vintage tension & I took your idea & carefully remoced the tension disc & thoughly cleaned that dried oil & dirt over 62 years well It worked with Q-tips & alcohol & followed everthing else u recommend with much appreciation thank's sew much

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Thanks for sharing Ann. So nice to hear you got yours up and running.

[@stevenarmstrong7575]

For the hand wheels I use aluminum foil dipped in salt water. This removes the rust, then clean with alcohol . Finally polish the entire wheel with liquid gold furniture polish. This will prevent further oxidation and rust.

[@sholbk]

Thanks Steve. I will give this a try

[@rogerduffy7744]

Aluminium foil scrunched up is gentle on many plated metal parts. I use this technique on vintage push bikes chrome or nickel plated parts with a little WD40.

[@nibaldogarcia6426]

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[@rebeccamyers3885]

I hold a rag with a dab of polish on it against the hand wheel while I run the machine, and let it help provide some elbow grease. Works really well for that, and the clutch knob and bobbin winder, too. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! 🙂

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Great tip!

[@kimrhodes9483]

What type of polish?

[@sewterie]

Very helpful. I have tackled a few myself and I find that different methods work on the various ages of the machines. I find the older ones clean up better which is a tribute to how well they were made with the intention of lasting for a very long time. Thank you.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Great tip!

[@keithrosenberg5486]

There are museum grade waxes that are used to protect things being conserved. Renaissance brand was developed by the British Museum.

[@ronalddevine9587]

Great video. We all forget how prevalent cigarettes were in years past. Some of the crud might also be nicotine residue. I do sewing machines and toy trains as a hobby, and have had great success with a Dremel tool with brass or steel brushes. Have a safe and healthy New Year.

[@kirklarson116]

I just rescued a red eye that was built in 1924 from a house that is slated for demolition. It's dirty and your video's will be a great help when I start the conservation process. Have you ever tried a polishing wheel and jewelers rouse on the plated parts?

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Hi Kirk. I have not tried that before. It would be an interesting solution.

[@kirklarson116]

@@VintageSewingMachineGarage I've got a polishing wheel and some rouse coming in the mail. I spent some time with Q-tips and alcohol on the round cover plate. It came cleaner but not where it should be. I'll try the polisher and will let you know.

[@Coolingfin]

You do such a great job! Informative without wasting time blowing smoke. I can't do better. Please take my word I'm only offering advice from my experience... I tried to put a tyre on then realized she didn't need one. Driven directly by the belt. I like how simple the design is. Why did Singer 'improve' the design by incorporating a tyre? I can understand the need on an electrically powered machine. Just another reason I prefer the simplicity of treadles.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Hi. I love both treadles and electrically powered models. As to why the rubber tires? I'm not sure. I doubt it was to save money as back then, they were not purposely lowering quality. I can only wager a guess that they were looking for ways to keep machines quiet or to lower vibration. Only a guess though.

[@vaccavo]

I use Number 400 of that same sandpaper. Put it on the table. Three drops of Singer oil. Rub, rub, rub. For flat parts, round movements. Then use toilette paper to dry clean. Can't wait to clean my Semper and my National.

[@alyssapeters6271]

ever tried simichrome? it is supposed to polish many metals, including nickel. I think I may purchase some and try it. also I was told to get wet/dry sandpaper...???

[@gailrivas762]

I love Simichrome but it does take elbow grease too! It gives a mirror finish.

[@rebeccamyers3885]

I like Simichrome for rougher corrosion only, as it’s a bit more abrasive then Mother’s Aluminum polish (sold at Auto Parts stores), but I always finish with Mother’s as it leaves an amazing shine, and a protective coating to prevent further corrosion.

[@mmccoy333]

I just bought a 1906 Singer 15-30 treadle with the pheasant decals. My decals are in really good shape but the nickel plate is not. Previous owners had stored in basement. Working on its conservation now. Thank you for the great info.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Very cool!

[@maria2400]

Beautiful sewing machine.

[@catherinekeehn9736]

I use liquid silver polish. Follow with machine oil to lightly coat with a flannel cloth. I have a treadle Free machine. Has Patten's starting 1886 through 1906 on the badge.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Thanks for the tips!

[@bluedeva]

Installing zippers is another paintwork killer especially the metal toothed zippers

[@garypreece7299]

the 600grit and 1500grit paper works better when wet

[@benbaggen2375]

I use Eagle one never dull, just a lite rub and it's brand new.

[@sklrodgers55]

Thank you this is so helpful

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stephanielee6922]

Do you use a specific technique for oxidation in pin rash?

[@gigi_2316]

Hi I use use an bench grinder with soft wire brush and polish wheels .

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Great tip!

[@pietercronje5888]

I think some wear was from rings on the fingers of the sewer's?

[@alexlopez8922]

Would it help if you polish and clean as muchas posible, and then painting it with chrome automotive spray paint? So it would look shiny or this idea is just insane 😅?

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

While you technically 'could' do that, I would not. Polishing is going to be more durable while also showing the Patina/age of the machine which I personally prefer the look of.

[@dawnchasse4598]

What do you recommend for a 1928 class 66 that seems to have lost its finish? The under side is glossy but the part you see is nearly a matte finish. I've cleaned it with oil but the gloss goes away once it dries.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

I"m working on an idea I have to restore the finish without stripping the machine. I hope to follow up with a video on it after I have tested the idea and the materials I need are available again.

[@dawnchasse4598]

Thank you, I'm looking forward to seeing it!

[@monnadiaz4336]

What is the name of the polish in the red tube you are using?

[@chrispooler9748]

Would electrolysis blow the various finishes or just the rust, it's an easy process on bike parts?

[@24ntk]

I was actually thinking of an OA bath. We've cleaned dirt/corrosion on our old bikes that way.

[@Tipperary757]

What about mold?

[@kortassamarocaine7845]

Traduction please 🤝french