DAC90A worst example

[kalee20]

Thanks Richard for sharing the techniques you used with the cabinet.

I've recently acquired a DAC90A. It's in good original condition but the cabinet is dull and I shall be trying your methods to restore the shine!

[tis your junk]

Hi Rich

It would appear that the polish you used is no longer made, but I have found a good substitute, from what I have read you need to avoid a polish with silicon in it.

I to would like to express my thanks for sharing your experiences with us all.

Can't wait for the next one!

Cheers

TYJ

[mark pirate]

Nice job on the dac90! I find if you have a dull,dirty case is to clean with washing up liquid and a non scratch scourer & rinse off with warm water,
then use car rubbing compound (also removes scratches) then another car product (T cut) finally polishing with car wax results in a fantastic "as new"
finish.

[Nickthedentist]

Originally Posted by mark pirate

I find if you have a dull,dirty case is to clean with washing up liquid and a non scratch scourer & rinse off with warm water

Good advice for more modern plastics, but you have to be very cautious with Bakelite. Hot water and strong detergents will leach out lots of stuff, leaving it clean, but lifeless and dull.

Greygate's PP#6 or Bakobryte cleans and polishes in one, and is hard to beat.

Nick.

[Radio_Dave]

Originally Posted by mark pirate

I find if you have a dull,dirty case is to clean with washing up liquid and a non scratch scourer & rinse off with warm water

Yes, be very carefull. There's no such thing as a 'non scratch scourer'

[camtechman]

Rich,

I'm not worthy.........shuffles of into dark corner!

[camtechman]

I used to own a 1950s Ford Prefect with a 'Walnut' finish Bakelite Dashboard and I used Brown Shoe polish to bring it back to life....and it made the car smell nice too!