quiltlover03 Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Oh I love that color! Can you do mine in a metallic Purple with little smoke stacks at the back? remind of of the Peterbilt I used to drive???? Serious, very nice looking machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Yes, Liam, your daughter is right; most girls love purple. I mentioned to a customer that I noticed every one of her quilts has purple in it. She said she never noticed, but once she thought about it she realized that she always uses purple somewhere!! I can't show her yours pics, she will try to talk me into getting my Millie a paint job, too!! Glad you are feeling better! Vickie Oliver Beachside Quilter APQS Rep SW FL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Liam, I love the machine. I have been thinking of hiring someone to paint my Ultimate I. Wow, I have a Freedom and Millie too so I hope I don't get the fever to do all of them. Would you mind giving me some pointers in case I decide to do it myself? What type of spray gun did you use? How long did you let it dry between coats? Did you do it in a ventilated dust free room? Or should I just hire a professional. I am pretty good with machinery and can take my machine apart and put it back together. In advance, I thank you, Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Liam might have found a new career! If only we can talk him into it! I have seen the re-painted Featherweights and they are fabulous. Auto-grade paint application has many steps and clear-coat applications--and is expensive because of that. If someone wants to give it a try--do a panel at a time. Then if you change colors for each panel, you will have a true patchwork! (Denny!!! I know what I want for Christmas!!........he's rolling his eyes!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Originally posted by Liam1964 After she was completely dry I put her back together with new screws (alum. screws strip easy) She is a beauty!! My DH hates the screws on my Millie....he gripes everytime he has to do anything...mumbling "why any company would put this crap on a piece of equipment.....(mumble, grumble, yada-yada)" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Mary Beth I know where you DH is coming from, I don't like the aluminum screws either. APQS machines are made of aluminum, a soft light weight metal. Aluminum screws are used so the threaded holes don't become strip'd out, steel screws can easily strip the threads. Sandra I sent a U2U to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks Liam I answered -- chrome screws would be awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Just beautiful! I love the color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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