[NJARC] Help wtih Restoring Bakelite finish

[TrainBee]

I've been working on a Bakelite radio case for the last week or so.   The Bakelite is a marble brown composition.  It was very "grungy" but cleaned up well with some Dawn liquid soap and water. There are no soft spots on the case and no cracks.  I've been working with various plastic cleaners including Novus.  Recently I tried Brasso with no real improvement.  I am getting it to a little better than a satin finish.  I have a small area that shows that the cabinet originally had a high gloss finish.

What I'm trying to find out now is can this former finish be reproduced?  Am I at the point of best effect or can a clear finish be put on it?  

Thanks in advance.

Joe Devonshire
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