Looking for the right hand (if you’re looking at the machine) platen knob for a Royal Model P. I think other Royals use similar knobs as the P, so if you have one I will buy it. Thank you.

Below is a link to some before and after pictures of my Oliver No. 5. Mechanically, it was in good shape but it had some cosmetic issues. Mainly, the paint was completely oxidized which I correct with Meguairs 7 Glaze followed by Meguiars Ultimate Compound. Some of the paint was like alligator skin under the keys which didn't entirely go away but it is much less noticeably now. I used Mother's Mag Aluminum polish for the chrome parts. Some of the chrome plating was completely gone, but not too bad. Platen is hard and the rollers have a flat spot, but it still feeds paper just fine.

In terms of my process, I do the following: use an air compressor and paint brush to remove all dust, disassemble and clean parts with lacquer thinner, use Evaporust on any heavy rusted parts, rejuvenate paint with Meguiars 7 Glaze, polish with Meguiars Ultimate Compound, polish chrome with Mother Mag Aluminum polish, reassemble, lube with Hoppes gun oil in a syringe, and test to make sure everything works.

The 'C' typeslug was broken off and missing, but luckily I found one online from a No. 3.... so I was able to cut it off with a Dremel and attach with JB Weld. Can't even tell it isn't original. 

https://imgur.com/a/UGupTLr

Jim

Hello, I recently picked up this Remington Standard No. 5. Mechanically everything works, but has some cosmetic work to be done. I've been googling similar machines but noticed a few odd things I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction on. 1) The ribbon spool has two wood dowels on either side which appear to convert it from a 1.5" ribbon to a standard 0.5" ribbon. Any ideas? Never seen this before. And 2) the front where it says "Remington Standard No. 6".... it appears that the "No. 6" was re-lettered as I can see the white outline of what appears to be an older letter. Was this common? Or is this not actually a '6'. Thank you. Jim.

I should also add, if you have any good information on this machine, please share.
 https://imgur.com/a/drCzqYy

Not sure what Rennisance wax is, but once I have all paint correction fixed, I use Meguairs Gold Class carnuba was.

Have you tried gun cleaner? It is usually kerosene based and a good product. It does smell but not as bad as other solvents I’ve used. Or I find that lacquer thinner in a small squeeze bottle doesn’t get smelly.