Slightly off topic P-38 grip restoral

Marvin · 02-16-2001, 04:52 PM

John,

You are correc that the material is Bakelite and it has wood fibre chips in the plastic. Bakelite is a very hard material but if you use a harsh chemical to remove the paint, it may dull the Bakelite.

I would recommend that you try some Acetone, rub it on the paint and wipe it off quickly. After the paint is removed, use some plastic polish to brighten up the surface again. I use the plastic polish for the plastic rear windows in a convertable. It is very mild, but will brighten up the plastic.

Use just enough Acetone to remove the paint and wipe off quick. Good Luck and maybe someone else has a better answer.

Marvin

02-16-2001, 04:52 PM	#2
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Slightly off topic P-38 grip restoral John, You are correc that the material is Bakelite and it has wood fibre chips in the plastic. Bakelite is a very hard material but if you use a harsh chemical to remove the paint, it may dull the Bakelite. I would recommend that you try some Acetone, rub it on the paint and wipe it off quickly. After the paint is removed, use some plastic polish to brighten up the surface again. I use the plastic polish for the plastic rear windows in a convertable. It is very mild, but will brighten up the plastic. Use just enough Acetone to remove the paint and wipe off quick. Good Luck and maybe someone else has a better answer. Marvin