imported_fordmerc Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Need help restoring bakelite distributor caps. (I'd like them to shine like new; now they're dull but not too many scratches.) Search has suggested Brasso, shoe polish and paint. Shoe polish is probably harmlesss, the other two I don't like. Any ideas welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JT Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I've never tried it but how bout Bon Ami, it's fairly mild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Randy Berger Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I've used Brasso to polish and remove scratches on plastic taillight lenses. It worked very well. Try it on an old cap from some local repair shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Boltendal Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Only recently, I have done my very dull '32 bakelite steering wheel, with chrome polish, the smell is awful, working on the stuff, but the result is excellent. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Silverghost Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 As a last resort if they won't polish-up try using Krylon Clear spray coating...Just a very light spray... They will look like new & the black or brown color will come back to life!!!There is also a clear electrical & motor insulating spray at Radio Shack + other electrical & electronic vendors that might be better!!! Remember...The cap & new coating must be able to handle High Voltage...and insulate it!!! Some coatings such as some Black or Brown paints may be bad insulators!!! Some paint has carbon or metalic bases!!! These will be very bad for Dist. caps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I like 3M Plastic Cleaner,its a very fine compound for removing scratches from plastic. I get it at NAPA, part #051131 (or in bigger #s 39017)comes in a 8oz bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeSavesUMoney Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I use Brasso too. It has worked really well from car parts to old telephones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fr Mike Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 There is also a commercial polish for bakelite that is used for bakelite radio cabinet restoration that you might want to check out. One of the sources for it is <span style="font-style: italic">Antique Electronic Supply</span> at [color:\\"blue\\"] https://secure.tubesandmore.com. They call it "Magnolia Glayzit Polish". It leaves a slippery finish and might not be the greatest for steering wheels, but might work out well for your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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