Cleaning Terminal Box

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Hunter

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Any suggestion on how to clean the electrical terminal box (bakelite?) that is mounted on the firewall?

Thanks - Hunter
 
I think it was late '28 when Ford changed the terminal box from Fordite compound (bakelite type material) to hard rubber. Knowing that may be useful in your decision.
 
I use warm water and soap, and they come out nice. If they have been out in the open and are quite weathered to a rough texture I will use a fine sandpaper and lightly go over the finish to smooth it some. I've never cleaned them while they are mounted on the car.
 
Marco and Tom,

Tom - I wasn't clear in my post, it is not on the car, just trying to get it ready to install.

Marco - I didn't know about this change. I will make sure I have the correct one.

Thanks again - Hunter
 
Have you tried a firm-bristle toothbrush using dishwashing soak (Dawn, etc.) and water to clean it, ...and then use the same toothbrush with polishing compound to do the final clean-up/polishing? I find it works well.
 
Along the same lines as cleaning these parts, what is a good way to store them? I have several bakelite and hard rubber parts that have been cleaned and are stored in the basement. After a couple years I see mold spots on them.
 
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