Faema Marte restoration - Page 8

March 15th, 2020, 1:55 pm

TomC wrote:It couldn't hurt to reach out to Dr Espresso in London. Russell Kerr might have one in his parts bins.

And your pictures and restoration have been a delight to follow!

Thanks! I will reach out to him!

#72: Post by **pizzaman383** » March 15th, 2020, 2:00 pm

If you can visit Dr Espresso in London I strongly recommend it. I happened to travel to London and accidentally was just down the street from Dr Espresso. It became a home away from home.

#73: Post by **LObin** » March 15th, 2020, 2:02 pm

There must be a good amount of exposed brass on the bottom of that portafilter. If it was me, I would either get it rechromed or convert it to bottomless and look for a new Nuova Simonelli.

Beautiful restoration! Very entertaining too!

*Unless I missed it, all this thread is missing is an "action video"...

March 21st, 2020, 5:04 pm

LObin wrote:There must be a good amount of exposed brass on the bottom of that portafilter. If it was me, I would either get it rechromed or convert it to bottomless and look for a new Nuova Simonelli.

There is. I didn't know that would be a bad thing? I haven't been able to use it yet as the diameter of the only filter basket that fits is just slightly smaller than my tamper. I will be looking for a Nuova Simonelli portafilter soon.

LObin wrote: Beautiful restoration! Very entertaining too!

*Unless I missed it, all this thread is missing is an "action video"...

Thanks! I will be making an action video soon

March 21st, 2020, 5:08 pm

As per suggestion of drgary I have placed a mirror on the wall so the back can be seen as well. I promise one day soon I will stop spamming this forum with pictures of the Marte.

#76: Post by **LObin** » March 21st, 2020, 5:20 pm

Sander1981 wrote: I promise one day soon I will stop spamming this forum with pictures of the Marte.

Now now, don't be silly!

#77: Post by **pizzaman383** » March 21st, 2020, 7:41 pm

So beautiful!

#78: Post by **laguna_b** » March 25th, 2020, 3:25 pm

How did you treat these "brass" parts? I have an Elektra gold 60s that uses what seems to be a varnish like overcoat on brass. It is a delicate finish and was damaged from citric acid wash overspray. Is this what was used for your machine brass parts or was it a plating?

March 26th, 2020, 1:42 pm

The back parts are gold plated.

#80: Post by **ira** » March 26th, 2020, 1:57 pm

If you want a brass finish like that, I'd guess someone who repairs brass band instruments would know how to get it done.

Ira