[Healeys] Bakelite repair

Oudesluys coudesluijs at chello.nl
Tue Mar 1 11:19:31 MST 2011


If it is bakelite you can use (colored) epoxy paste. No need for glass 
fiber but there is no law against it. Best would be to drill holes at 
the end of the hairline cracks to stop further cracking and then opening 
up the cracks with a small saw blade or using a DREMEL tool. Shape some 
of the edges in a V to give the repair some hold. Put some masking tape 
on the back of the area and stiffen it up with some cardboard. This is 
to keep the paste at the inside a bit level, it is not critical. Fill 
the holes from the outside and make sure all nooks and crannies are 
filled. Leave it alone in a warm area for about 24 hours and then shape 
if required with wet and dry from 280-1000 grade and cutting paste.
If out of sight just leave alone.
Kees Oudesluijs

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