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Old 09-30-2005, 06:52 AM
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What's your favorite process for polishing Bakeolite?

I've got a large Bakeolite cabinet that could use a good shining up but I'm not quite sure how to or what to use. I've read that it's easy to damage/discolor if you use the wrong products. So I'm open to some sage advice.
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Old 09-30-2005, 08:05 AM
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Magnolia Glayzit telephone refinisher is a polish that comes in an aerosol can and is very good on bakelite.

http://www.tubesandmore.com/new/scri...REE03=POLISHES

http://www.arrowmagnolia.com/
(The manufacturer...they sell by the case only, though.)
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Old 09-30-2005, 08:47 AM
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I go over Bakelite stuff w/a good polishing compound-this takes off the dead, oxidised layer-it then looks like hell-but then I'll go over it a time or 2 w/a good carnauba wax, I use Meguier's,this will give it a soft, warm "glowing" look. Of course, your mileage may vary-always try on an inconspiuous place before going "whole hog".-Sandy G.
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Old 09-30-2005, 09:26 AM
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I've used a high speed buffing wheel with great sucess. Takes a minute.

Although, make sure the cabinet's held down securely or the speed and pressure of the buffer will zing the cabinet off the table, and it will hit against the wall and shatter in a million pieces.

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Old 09-30-2005, 09:40 AM
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Glayzit's good, Blue Magic is good, but the B.O.A.R.D. (Brotherhood Of Antique Radio Dudes) endorses Brasso, followed by clear paste wax.
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Old 09-30-2005, 12:17 PM
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it's "bakerlite"

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I've got a large Bakeolite cabinet that could use a good shining up but I'm not quite sure how to or what to use. Terry
Hey, you speeled it rong and I got proof! See pic below:
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