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Restoring/Polishing Bakelite

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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:23:09 PM EDT

I have a few grips I want to clean up for upcoming builds. Is there a specific polish for bakelite anyone can recommend?

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Krashdog

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Posted: 3/26/2015 10:46:01 PM EDT

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Harbor freight rock tumbler With fine media then polish pellets. Glass finish.

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Posted: 3/28/2015 12:11:32 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By Krashdog:
Harbor freight rock tumbler With fine media then polish pellets. Glass finish.

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Nice to know

I've had decent results using automotive rubbing/polishing compound, but maybe not as nice as this one sounds.

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Posted: 4/9/2015 8:19:53 PM EDT

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Rub them out with Ballistol on #0000 steel wool. Crummy picture, but....

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Posted: 4/15/2016 9:29:09 PM EDT

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Step by step process with pics...

http://www.akfiles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178777&highlight=bakelite+restoration

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