[Rabbit2047]

They just need a little time and effort. Here's two I have done over the last couple of days.

 

[Gman]

Wow, that’s amazing!

 

[Rabbit2047]

Wow, that’s amazing!

Thanks.

Its labor intensive but the results are amazing!

 

[Richard W.]

Looking good.

Do you polish them or clear coat, or both?

 

[Rabbit2047]

Looking good.

Do you polish them or clear coat, or both?

That's a coconut oil finish buffed to a high shine.

 

[esh21167]

I've seen details on soaking/polishing using natural oils. It does bring life back to them. The only bakelite I couldn't rejuvenate very well was a Tantal lower HG.

 

[Rabbit2047]

I've seen details on soaking/polishing using natural oils. It does bring life back to them. The only bakelite I couldn't rejuvenate very well was a Tantal lower HG.

Try using Mothers Mag Aluminium Polish, it's what I use on bakelite mags and it works great

 

[scottyb]

Interdasting

 

[esh21167]

Try using Mothers Mag Aluminium Polish, it's what I use on bakelite mags and it works great

Hmm. Do you know what's in that? I believe the oils idea is for the fibers to absorb it back into the material.

 

[Rabbit2047]

Hmm. Do you know what's in that? I believe the oils idea is for the fibers to absorb it back into the material.

This is what the MSDS says. No clue which ingredient is what works, but it does so very well.

 

[esh21167]

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This is what the MSDS says. No clue which ingredient is what works, but it does so very well.

Maybe those fatty acids. I'm going to try some of that.

 

[Richard W.]

When I brush Ballistol on old Bakelite, it soaks it up like sponge. Always looks better even when it dries.

Have never tried buffing, though. Good idea.

 

[JeepFan]

On the still not back together other site, there was a good thread on this. I cant remember the author's name. While labor intensive it worked.

How about a quick overview of your method Rabbit?

I'd like to try it and compare results.

 

[esh21167]

On the still not back together other site, there was a good thread on this. I cant remember the author's name. While labor intensive it worked.

How about a quick overview of your method Rabbit?

I'd like to try it and compare results.

Monkeytail I believe.

 

[JeepFan]

Monkeytail I believe.

Yes, that's him. Hopefully all will be restored.

 

[Rabbit2047]

On the still not back together other site, there was a good thread on this. I cant remember the author's name. While labor intensive it worked.

How about a quick overview of your method Rabbit?

I'd like to try it and compare results.

I will do ya one better

Next time I start a fresh batch I will do a step by step instruction on what needs to be done. I am not making money doing this so I have no reservations about showing my methods

 

[Pookie]

I used veg oil on some bakelite mags, and they still look brand new after almost 2 years. I rubbed in circular motions for a few minutes and wiped them dry. They weren't nearly as bad as your grips though. Nice work!

 

[Mercs]

Well shoot the wife was right that coconut oil really does it all


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[esh21167]

Well shoot the wife was right that coconut oil really does it all


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So you're saying she told you that coconut oil will make anything that's rough and gnarly smooth and shiny when polished?

 

[Micmacman]

this thread is awsome , i have like a dozen bakelite grips that are meh