How tough is Klear?

[AlexC1981]

Hi All,

Posting in this forum as I know you guys have a lot of experience with Klear (or Pledge Multi-surface Wax as it's now known) even though this isnt model related.

I have a Bakelite recorder that could do with a buff up, however the Bakelite will oxidise again if I can't find a way of protecting it. Most people recommend using car wax for Bakelite telephones and radios etc, but as I will be putting my lips round the recorder on a regular basis, I would imagine car wax would come off pretty quickly. I have heard Klear described as more like a varnish than a wax. Do you think Klear is tough and stable enough for me to use?

Thanks.

[Twobad]

Klear is a thin Acrylic varnish I believe. As for how tough it is, it's designed for use on floors and to be walked upon. A treatment on lino can last a year or so.

However, I'd be circumspect about using it on a recorder if it were me. It just seems a bit coarse. Car waxes like Autoglym and Maguires are actually resin polishes and in my experience stop oxidation for a considerable length of time. I have a Dax Rush in my garage and the polished copper brake pipes and aluminium sheeting have been covered with Autoglym and haven't gone dull in the past 5 years.

Edited by Twobad on Saturday 30th January 20:11

[AlexC1981]

Thanks, that's useful to know. It actually sounds like the Klear might be best as it's so tough. I'm not looking for a mirror finish as the recorder will be handled a lot and covered in fingerprints anyway and I don't want something that's going to leave an unpleasant taste.

I'll have to give them both a try to see what works best.