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Bakelite restoration
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09-27-2014, 01:13 PM
9/27/14 -  I purchased a 53-1350  radio phonograph with the "bakelite" finish. Kind of like a dark mahogany color. 
What is the best way to restore the finish on this thing?  I've read about using Brasso on it - which I did try on a small section and it quickly removed oxidation and left a fairly shiny surface.  Other suggestions?  What about surface scratches?  Can you buff these out - can you wet sand it with fine sandpaper?  I don't want to destroy the finish obviously.  Thanks in advance people.    
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Bakelite restoration - by ODPILOT - 09-27-2014, 01:13 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by tab10672 - 09-27-2014, 02:35 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by Warren - 09-27-2014, 10:09 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by Eliot Ness - 09-29-2014, 03:09 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by Arran - 09-29-2014, 10:54 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by VntgRads - 09-29-2014, 11:50 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by ODPILOT - 09-30-2014, 12:25 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by EricS - 10-02-2014, 02:02 PM
RE: Bakelite restoration - by ODPILOT - 10-07-2014, 05:26 PM



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