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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 4:30:02 PM on 7 February 2009.
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 Location: Canberra, ACT
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Any tips for cleaning bakelite radio shells?


 
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I am currently working on two new articles, one for restoration of timber cabinets and another for restoring Bakelite cabinets.

This will deal mostly with the cleanup, small repairs and polishing of the cabinets rather than major reconstruction work - though that will come in time.

Any suggestion I could make now would depend on what condition your cabinet is currently in.


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A valve a day keeps the transistor away...

 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 12:41:13 PM on 10 February 2009.
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 Location: Canberra, ACT
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I am in no hurry, I will look out for your article - thanks

One is in very good condition, I just want to polish/clean but want to make sure I don't damage it.


 
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