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Old April 25th 08, 04:24 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors
Dave Heil[_2_] Dave Heil[_2_] is offline
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Default Restoring old black knobs.

w5kcm wrote:
Anyone have some ideas on restoring some old black knobs to the
original glossy finish? These are the black knobs possibly made from
bakelite? used on the HQ-170 receiver and many other old boatanchor
type equipment. I have a couple of the knobs on my old AT-1 that have
gone dull and I would like to return them to the nice glossy finish?
Thought about cleaning them real well and then spraying them with some
type of clear glossy finish? Possibly there is a better idea out
there. Thanks & 73, Randy, w5kcm


I use a buffing wheel and jewelers rouge. After buffing, you may use
automotive wax for a nice shine.

Dave K8MN