Typewriter Talk / Olympia SM9 (question)

**Posted by Pete E.** 04-2-2023 21:24:32

Hi Rob,

Yep and practice. This case had 3-4 corners with that damage. And some dents and other gouges, as well.

It takes some looking to find a 100% latex caulk with absolutely no silicone blended in...as any silicone in the mix and the paint never looks right.

On some Smith Corona machines...I even use a natural sea sponge to "dab" the latex caulk to recreate the crinkle paint texture where paint was removed down the bare metal. I use a small piece of sponge that is mostly dry and stiff.

**Posted by M. Höhne** 05-2-2023 09:52:36

This is the kind of hard-won, empirical knowledge that is so useful to us restorers and just plain repairers. Thanks so much for your curiosity and energy and skills, Pete!

**Posted by Pete E.** 05-2-2023 10:48:50

M. Höhne,

I find working on cases just as enjoyable as on the machines. Cases do not seem to be as stubborn as a machine can be many times.

I recently acquired a new Olympia typewriter and was so disappointed that its case was near perfect and only needed a light cleaning. I did glue down a seam of the cream-coloured covering along the back that had slightly opened up.
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