[Hammarlund] SP-600 Knobs

[Todd Bigelow - PS]

Dave Faria wrote:

>GE List.  I doing a little cosmetic work on my 600.  As luck would have it I
>have one vry nice knob with what I would call a "wet look".  I've tried
>compounding the others to get out scratches and then a good car wax with no
>success.  Is spraying a clear coat on the knobs the only way?
>
>Thanks for ur comments
>Dave Faria
>

Hi Dave -

I've had very good luck with Brasso as a polish, after a good cleaning. 
The trick is to polish it several times, and to buff it out to a good 
sheen. I'm not sure if you'll get any used knob to look as nice as a 
clean or NOS example, though. IIRC, original bakelite knobs had some 
kind of varnish or shellac coating on them which wears off over time, or 
creates that nice orange glow on the drying towel after you wash them in 
soap and water. Must be someone here with experience from the past in 
this matter?

If all else fails, find another dull knob and polish it to match the 
ones you have, then keep the other as a spare or trade it off!

Good luck -

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ