what about that ribbon that is not connected to anything?

i have a remington rand model 17, and when i figure out how to fix it, i was thinking of painting it, i wont be selling it, at least in the near furture that i can see. so i was thinking of just painting it a nice color. the paint job thats on it now is chipped and dingy. what is yalls thoughts on painting a typewriter?

ok, i got some info on it, though im not sure its worth it. so i dont know. its $50  for 2 oliver model 9, its rusted and needs parts, hence the 2nd oliver. what do you guys think is $50 too much, its rough needs serious cleaning and rusted and is missing parts. i dont know

ok guys, i know i have been asking a ton of questions, im new and learning so sorry for taking over the boards with my questions. the lady i got my typewriter from today, said she has an olvier, i dont know what kind will be getting pics soon. that has all the parts, but needs to be repaired she will let it go for next to nothing. i dont know the excat price. but is it worth the effort to fix up? are they good machines? im thinking the price range will be under $20.

also one more question, a couple of the keys, i dont know what they are called on a typewriter, stick just a few im cleaning them and hoping that its just cause its so dirty