All typewriters undergo a complete 22-point restoration service:
Renew case (clean exterior, attach and seal any loose fabric, renew case hardware).
Chemical clean internals: escapement, type bars, key linkages, escapement rack, plus all typing engine components.
Clean and lube lower segment with synthetic lubricant.
Lightly lube all pivot points.
Remove Wite-Out residue where present (yuck).
Clean and polish paint surfaces.
Chemical clean platen.
Clean and adjust paper feed rollers.
Clean and polish key caps.
Align keycap legends.
Chemical clean type slugs.
Replace frame chassis washers (Olympias).
Clean and lube carriage rails.
Check on-feet adjustment (vertical alignment).
Clean and lube margin sliders.
Clean and adjust shift keys and shift lock linkages.
Clean and adjust carriage components: line spacer, carriage release and lock.
Clean and adjust paper bail and paper release cam.
Clean and adjust ribbon advance and reverse gears.
Polish brightwork.
Install new ribbon.
Final test type sample to check for proper operation and action.
Typewriter Tom, Fall 2022
tomrehkopf@yahoo.com
770-313-6105