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Many of us swear by specific products. I’m a fan of many of them because what works on one brand of an antique sewing machine, is terrible on another (such as chrome-polishing agents). I’ve seen discussions on many boards, up to arguments so heated that people leave groups. I’m one of them that left groups because of terrible advice that I KNOW will damage a machine’s finish.Raveendran, A.; Sebastlan, M.T.; Raman, S. Applications of microwave materials: A review. J. Electron. Mater. 2019, 48, 2601–2634. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef][ Green Version]

Gojo hand cleaner (original formula WITHOUT PUMICE)– is lanolin-based so it helps soften old oil & cleans years of dust/grime. Slather it on generously, let it sit for 10-20 minutes, and wipe off. Repeat if necessary. NOTE:There have been a few people who warned that it was damaging to machines with worn shellac, so spot test on inconspicuous places first.*I add SMO instead of water. The SMO makes it easier to “float” the sandpaper over the surface, so you have more control.

Xu, C.; Hinks, D.; Sun, C.; Wei, Q. Establishment of an activated peroxide system for low-temperature cotton bleaching using N-[4 (triethylammoniomethyl)benzoyl] butyrolactam chloride. Carbohydr. Polym. 2015, 119, 71–77. [ Google Scholar] [ CrossRef] [ PubMed] To remove acrylic and gel polish, use cotton balls and nail polish remover. Remove the shiny layer of polish with a nail file to reveal an opaque topcoat. If you’re going to use a harsh metal file, we recommend using a softer cardboard emery board. It is recommended that you use an acetone remover with a concentration of 60 percent or higher. The best method is to use a product designed specifically for the removal of shellac or gel polish from your skin. If your hands are dry, moisturize with a good quality hand cream, or apply a hand mask. How To Remove Shellac With Hot Water Ravi, V.; Kumar, T.M.P.; Siddaramaiah. Novel colon targeted drug delivery system using natural polymers. Ind. J. Pharm. Sci. 2008, 70, 111–113. [ Google Scholar] If you are in a pinch and can’t pop into a salon, follow these steps to get rid of your manicure at home:Kleen Strip Painter’s Solvent– This is the stuff that replaced MEK and Toluene to clean paint brushes – in the paint section at home centers. Like Methyl Hydrate, it cuts through old varnish ON BARE METAL in seconds, but cuts through PAINT in seconds, too . Apply with extreme caution!!!! Make sure if you’re using a rag or cotton swab that they’re not saturated to the point that they’d drip. You don’t want it running across painted surfaces. There are a few alternative solutions to acetone that can be used instead of it. Some of the most common and effective methods include hand sanitizers, hydrogen peroxide, and cuticle oil. If you want to use kitchen oil, olive oil is a good substitute. If you do not have any other options, warm, soapy water or vinegar can be used to remove gel nails. I use the term “resurrection “instead of the phrase “restoration” because, in my personal opinion, a restoration is a complete teardown and all new parts replace the worn ones. All the paint and chrome would look like new with no chips or pits, the decals would be new and basically, it would be a brand new old machine. There are some enthusiasts who do this kind of work and do it very well. I admire their talents and the machines when they are finished.