I painted both my steering wheel hub and the trafficator bakelite with gloss
black Plastikote engine enamel in October, 1998. The only surface
preparation was to clean thoroughly with 3M adhesive remover/solvent and
Windex before painting. The engine enamel is self priming. It still looks
good, and the steering wheel hub is perfect; although I have to admit that I
am beginning to see some small cracks in the paint on the trafficator.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of davidwjones
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 12:31 PM
To: healeys@autox.team.net
Subject: Trafficator finish
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Is your trafficator looking dull, tired, and lifeless? Does it not seem to
have that shine and bounce that it once had?
No, this is not a shampoo commercial. I'm looking for suggestions as to how
to best stain/restore the finish on the trafficator hub. (the bakelite?
part).
I've tried black shoe polish (liquid and paste) --and it looks good for a
while before going kinda gray and dull again.
Any suggestions?
David W. Jones
'62 Mk II BT7 tricarb
Cumberland, RI USA
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