knobs

[Jerry Straight]

Also, keep Bakelite away from water and don't soak it in water as it dulls
the finish and can ruin the knob.  Use lacquer thinner to clean Bakelite and
then polish with a fine abrasive like Turtle Wax car rubbing compound and
then either a coat or two of Turtle wax or other wax based polish.  I think
the Armorall has water in it and while it will shine the piece, the shine
will wear off faster than a wax shine.  Do not soak Bakelite in Armorall.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: George Owens KS4YJ <Ks4yj at aol.com>
To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Wednesday, April 28, 1999 2:36 PM
Subject: knobs


> On another site for restoring antique radios they gave this tip.  Silicone
> protectants such as Armorall are very effective for restoring lustre to
> bakelite knobs and similar parts.
> I have not tried it, just passing it along, might save ruining one on a
> buffing wheel.
> Geo. KS4YJ
>
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