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Steve_Johnson · 28th Jun 2004, 9:00 pm

Given where you live - tropics, humidity, damp etc, it may well be that the Bakelite, which has a porous inner, has absorbed a lot of moisture. If this is so, it may be difficult to properly restore, especially if the outside surface is damaged or thin.

Try and use non water based cleaners. They tend to make it worse. Suggestions in the past have been Brasso (it's not water based) and then a good quality wax polish. (or Polishing Paste No. 5? otherwise known a Bake-o-Brite)

Steve J

28th Jun 2004, 9:00 pm	#2
Steve_Johnson Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fareham, Hants Posts: 188	Re: Bakelite restoration Given where you live - tropics, humidity, damp etc, it may well be that the Bakelite, which has a porous inner, has absorbed a lot of moisture. If this is so, it may be difficult to properly restore, especially if the outside surface is damaged or thin. Try and use non water based cleaners. They tend to make it worse. Suggestions in the past have been Brasso (it's not water based) and then a good quality wax polish. (or Polishing Paste No. 5? otherwise known a Bake-o-Brite) Steve J Last edited by Paul Stenning; 26th Dec 2004 at 11:04 pm.