We've all been there and approached scratches, dents and holes in Bakelite in different ways.
Two challenges for the Forum to advise on:-
1. Brown Bakelite case with some deep scratches.
My previous efforts have involved some filler followed by extensive sanding with Wet&Dry of decreasing grit size, ending up with P1800 or P2000?
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Then use some Halfords Vauxhall Brazil Brown spray paint which is a 'near enough' match, more Wet&Dry sanding for a smooth finish. Finally a quick once over with some Beeswax - job done.
2. Tortoise shell Bakelite case with broken part missing!
If this had just been a standard brown Bakelite case and the missing part was on a flat area then I would use Isopon P38 Easy Sand with some mesh reinforcement at the back. This would be treated and finished as per 1. above.
Unfortunately this is not a standard brown Bakelite case but a Tortoise shell one and the missing part is at a difficult location! What's the best way to fill this gap and how do you (can you?) match the Tortoise shell?