[JimZ]

I think buyers are skeptical of clearcoated bakelite.  This guy bought it that way and no doubt intended it to be a keeper and we can see..buyers aren't jumping at the example.  I think I would only clear coat (with lacquer and rubbed out) a set I had no thoughts of reselling.  And only with a bakelite case that failed to respond to polishing etc.
There are bakelite cases that are simply beyond what any polish can make really nice and it wouldn't bother me one bit
to spritz it with lacquer and rub the finish out enough to get rid of any wet look...as I might with any freshly painted case.  The other option with bakelite is of course paint the cabinet.
Another example of clearcoated bakelite that took forever to sell.  Same situation

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Airline-...7675.l2557