The following was initially intended to be a reply to the Bakelite
polishing subject, but it's far-reaching enough that I changed the
subject line.
One of the best polishes I've discovered recently, that's almost
miraculous in its effect (and yet uses no slimy additives), is
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound. You can buy it at auto parts stores.
It has all the cleaning-through-the-grime capability of conventional
coarser rubbing and polishing compounds, but is much, much safer to
use. It cleans and polishes amazingly effectively, and yet it doesn't
cut into precious surfaces nearly as readily as the conventional
compounds. It leaves a fine, smooth and highly polished surface with
no residue. I think I even read on the bottle that it leaves surfaces
paintable, so it must be free of residue-leaving chemicals.
As with any polishing agent, the human factor is important; you still
want to go slow and observantly over corners and other vulnerable
areas but this stuff isn't nearly as harsh, and yet it's even more
effective than other compounds.
I've used it on wood finishes, painted surfaces, Bakelite and metals
(as always, be careful with thinly plated parts), with stupendous
results. If there are crevices, pores or other tiny surface
irregularities, you'll need to either remove traces of dried compound
with a soft wood toothpick (it dries to almost white), or you can
follow up with an oil type furniture polish to darken these tiny
compound remnants.
With patience, it can do wonders with superficially alligatored wood
finishes.
Andy Baron
On Dec 30, 2009, at 10:56 PM, Ron L'Herault wrote:
I've read a bit about this on a radio site. Apparently the shiny
surface of
Bakelite is not very thick. Use a fine grain polish, something not
too
abrasive. I think a final coat of wax will help as well.
Ron L
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Dear Phonolisters :
Maybe this isn't the place to ask but on the other hand.............
Does anyone know a good way to revive and polish Bakelite?
Thanks,
Bill Z
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