As with most molded thermoset composites, the surface is resin rich,
providing the smooth shiny surface when new. Once you abrade the surface
either through years of use or deliberate sanding you expose the filler
material leaving a dull brownish finish.
I have seen good results renewing these with black epoxy paint.
Jim Smith
----- Original Message -----
From: <pennell@cox.net>
To: "rjhco" <rjh@hockertlaw.us>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: Trafficator finish
> Jim,
>
> Are you saying that the surface is a different composition than
bakelite? I thought it was the same all throughout.
>
> Enlighten us.
> Keith Pennell
>
>> The other choice is to prepare the bakelite surface and paint with
epoxy
>> paint. Do not try to roughen the surface, just remove any wax or oil
before
>> painting. If you wear through the thin top surface, you will be into
the
>> filler of the part, which is often wood dust or even asbestos dust.
>>
>> Good luck with your project!
>>
>> Best regards,
>> Jim Hockert
>> Dallas, TX
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