Molly's Makeover

[pulltostart]

Good Golly (or should I say Molly)!

Julia Roberts would be envious of the transformation.  The pink/black is stunning.  And I'm with misteric, I should send you my mother's Mixmaster Junior for a restoration job.

 

A stunning job and love the photos documenting the process.

 

lawrence

 

[tennblondie78]

Nate

That is a water transfer decal from Nelsonezy.com. You have to clear coat over it after you apply it or it will come back off when it gets wet. That's the only place I have found the Mixmaster Junior decal. I wish it were a vinyl decal, but I looked at the one on my chrome Junior and it looks like they were originally water transfer when new. I need to restore my chrome one, as well. I have a few extra decals for the Junior. If anyone would like one, send me a message. I'll save you the $15.

 

[tennblondie78]

Drew...

Glitter!!! I didn't think of that!! I should just turn it into a Hello Kitty version while I'm at it. LOL! Actually, I did think about painting the Sunbeam script on the front black. I worried it might be too much, though. It would be hard to undo if I didn't like it. Should I paint it black or leave as is? One thing I forgot to mention earlier is that I replaced the cord. It's hard to find a replacement cord small enough to fit the opening. I VERY carefully drilled the opening out just large enough to fit the new cord before painting.

 

[mattl]

Great job!

As for the Sumbeam logo on the front I vote for white, would make a nice accent.

I'm on the hunt for a mixmaster and may redo it in yellow, you gave me the push I needed to mentally commit to it. Could you elaborate on what you did to the rotor? I've read of others putting it in a drill and what - lightly sanding? I've never worked much with motors, electronics is more my thing so this will be a learning experience.

Now, if the eBay seller I bought from actually ships my mixer I'd be all set, but I have a hunch I'll have to file a claim...

 

[redcarpetdrew]

Not all that glitters is... Pink?

Keep the glitter on the shelf, Kiddo. Maybe the next pink Mixmaster Junior. I agree with the above, IF you decide to mess with perfection, it should be white or maybe black but for now, revel in a awesome job. I have a vintage Mixmaster 7N stand mixer that you've given me ideas on. I've been meaning to do something with it but wasn't quite sure where to start. I, too, would be interested if you would expand on what you did with the windings and the drill please! Enquiring minds must know.

Drew

 

[goatfarmer]

Another FANTASTIC job!

 

[turquoisedude]

Wow, Stephanie, that's a beautiful restoration that you did!  Thanks for posting the step-by-step pictures, too!  I have a couple of Juniors in the 'mixer mausoleum' that need new cords and I've never quite had the knack of replacing them - these photos are going to be viewed a lot, trust me!!

 

Here's to a long and happy mixing career for Molly!!

 

PS - still on the hunt for more beaters... 

 

[revvinkevin]

 

Wow Steph, you never cease to amaze me!   Great job on the mixer!

 

Now the next question is: are you going to start a little side business and do restorations for others?  

 

Kevin

 

[tennblondie78]

It's nothing special with the armature. I just use the drill to spin it while I hold sandpaper or a coarse Scotchbrite pad against it. The drill is just a cheat that makes it much easier easier and quicker. Just sand until it's clean and shiny and most of the wear grooves are out. You most likely won't be able to get it completely smooth because it would remove too much surface. Make sure after you sand the armature that you go back with a emery board or something similar and lightly sand the edges of the grooves to remove the sharp edges. If you don't there's a risk of the brushes getting chipped. I actually wouldn't mind restoring for other people, but it would scare me to death. I would be too afraid they wouldn't be happy with it.

I was only joking about the glitter!!!!!!!

 

[firedome]

Well...

if they came out anything like that, they'd be over the moon! Stupendous job! and that Pink is to die for, now I need to find one to go with our pink '56 Hotpoint range!!

 

[joelippard]

Now that is a mighty fine restoration!

 

[coldspot66]

Will there be cake soon??? Unbelievable restoration skills!!!!

 

[tennblondie78]

I'm going to make a red, white and blue layer cake for the 4th of July.

 

[circlew]

I have to say Molly looks fantastic after her makeover!

 

[mrboilwash]

Kudos to your restoration skills !
I have a chrome Junior Mixmaster, but I`m too chicken to take it apart for a thorough cleaning. Need a second one as a parts donor first just in case if something goes wrong.
I like how you painted the letters, acetone and Q-Tips, often it`s the most simple things that get the most brilliant results. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

 

[swestoyz]

Wow, I'm late to the party, but just in time for cake!  Great job on the resto - it looks amazing!

 

Ben

 

[tennblondie78]

Thank you Ben! Guess I'll have to make that cake now, won't I?

 

[washdaddy]

Stephanie-
Another absolute wonder has been brought back to utter glory thanks to your talented handy work. By your hard work and diligence you can definitely tell that you truly appreciate the very meaning of vintage and what it stands for!

You've shown us Fred an Ethel and now there's Molly. I don't know if this is something that's been ongoing or that you're just starting out but whatever it is we can all say that you sure do have the knack for it and we truly appreciate letting us see the fruits of your labor and enjoying them.

If you happen to have any others that you've performed this magical transition on please don't hesitate to let us see them.

Again, Have a Great Day

Rick

 

[tennblondie78]

Since you asked...

Here's another shot of Molly...

 

[tennblondie78]

The Majestic tube radio. I took this apart and completely restored it inside and out.