Re: What to do with poor condition Bakelite case?
No need to paint it if you remove the paint the Bakelite is brown.
I had one that was a lovely chocolate brown I didn't realise it had been stripped until I saw one with the painted wood effect. I don't know if the plain brown case was an option or if the brown ones you see are stripped ones.
Something must attack the paint on some sets as I have seen perfect ones with no signs of deterioration and others where the finish has gone patchy, the paint seeming to be soft.
As others have said you have your options. I would remove the grotty paint and polish it.
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