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60 oldjohn · 7th Dec 2019, 4:13 pm

I can not remember which Bakelite set it was but the original factory applied paint was in very poor condition flaking. A quick soak in warm soapy removed all the paint easily. It all depends which paint was used, and the type of Bakelite, some may absorb the water especially if soaked for a long time.

John.

7th Dec 2019, 4:13 pm	#9
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,987	Re: Painted Bakelite and paint stripper... I can not remember which Bakelite set it was but the original factory applied paint was in very poor condition flaking. A quick soak in warm soapy removed all the paint easily. It all depends which paint was used, and the type of Bakelite, some may absorb the water especially if soaked for a long time. John. __________________ My favourite text message "I'll be there in five minutes, if not read again"