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Bakelite agitators
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Post# 440632   6/9/2010 at 17:56 (5,068 days old) by laundryboy (Orlando Florida & Moravia NY. )        

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Hey Everyone,
Does anyone know how to get a bakelite agitator shiny again?





Post# 440647 , Reply# 1   6/9/2010 at 19:32 (5,068 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

I prefer RustOLeum's spray "Crystal Clear Enamel".

Scrub the agitator well with a strong grease-cutter and make sure it is completely rinsed and clean. Allow to dry completely.

You might want to practice by spraying the underside of the skirt just to get a bit of practice. Because---- you sure don't want it to "drip". Also, be sure area is well ventilated---I go outside---but make sure the wind is calm and there is nothing to get over-spray on such as a nearby parked car or eyeglasses, etc.

I always start towards the top of the agitator and spray my way down. I do three or four coats allowing each coat to dry overnight. Then I allow the agitator to sit in a dry place as long as I can--weeks sometimes---just to allow the enamel to set well.

I have made some pretty worn Bakelite look new this way.


Post# 440764 , Reply# 2   6/10/2010 at 09:26 (5,068 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)        

I read somewhere that Brasso polish would restore the shine to Bakelite. I have not tried this; I just remember reading it.

Post# 440802 , Reply# 3   6/10/2010 at 13:50 (5,067 days old) by davek ()        

I've used cordovan shoe polish on an old radio, but that isn't really practical for washing machine parts!


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