Repairing Bakelite and saving original parts!

#royalenfield #1961royalenfield
The mystery of Bakelite, the first thermoset plastic invented
Series 1: Welcome to the ultimate video guide to restoring a vintage motorcycle - with the classic 1961 era Royal Enfield Bullet 350.
This video is a detailed look at repairing crumbling bakelite and electronic parts made out of the stuff. I am delighted to share that you do not need to discard of these original items as they don't make them correctly anymore!
Every week a new video will be uploaded covering a specific topic of restoring this classic 1961 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, so PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION 'BELL' ICON, TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN A NEW VIDEO IS PUBLISHED.
I look forward to helping as many enthusiasts as I can.
Some History of this Bullet:
Discovered in a barn rusting away, this Royal Enfield Bullet was rescued just in time. Through sheer frustration at so many 'over-my-head' explanations on how it should be done, I decided to produce a complete technical guide to all the processes required to restore a complete Royal Enfield.
90% of all the parts were painstakingly repaired, from the Smiths clock, the tank, bakelite switches, respraying and upholstery. I also cover the 6 volt challenges and the good and bad of LED lights on a vintage motorcycle.
Yes if you are thinking about restoring an English / British made vintage motorbike then you just lucked out! It doesn’t really matter what model or brand you choose, you will learn each step on how to organise your workshop, strip and re-assemble the parts, to painting and most importantly.... how to setup and tune the engine and the Amal carburettor.

[@blazesboylan7947]

Amazing work on the Bakelite restoration. Not to mention the amazing selection of pigment you happen to have have lying around your workshop.

[@Jayaramnamburi]

Giving rebirth to Uk made original parts. I was v happy to see this kind off stuff. Keep doing. Man sincerely appreciate your work

[@sthildas4857]

Neat save..thank you.

[@jorgecastro199]

Hi, thank you for your video. Can you tell me what type of epoxy you are using ?

[@MyRestoration1]

I use west systems epoxy for this kind of work 👍

[@therobinclark]

Hello...Great work..!! I would like to know the name of the red putty you used to make the mould in the mould making section...thanks so much..!!

[@MyRestoration1]

Plaster-scene. You buy it in kids stores. It’s oily based not water based

[@stephenfoster6398]

Lovely work ! Can You please explain the pigment You used ? Thank You .

[@MyRestoration1]

Thank you Stephen 🙏 Epoxy resin can take just about any additive. I would suggest a non-oily pigment will work. I use a automotive base colour which is solvent based. As a result it took a bit longer to cure but it did after 24hours.