Can you clean yellow delrin ??

[cowhorse01]

I have a Schrade Scrimshaw SC509 and its very old, I was wondering if anyone new of a way to brighten the delrin back , its kind of a light creamish yellow color but has darkened some with age. Is there a magical trick ? I have been able to polish the steel with simichrome and that worked well but would like to clean up the delrin as well.
Thanks
Cary

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Delrin can be sanded and polished. Start with 400 grit wet/dry sandpaper. You will probably have to extend the sanding onto the flush bolsters. Then use fresh 600 grit, then buff lightly with 0000 steel wool. Polish on a muslin wheel with tripoli compound, or green compound used very lightly.
If you don't have a buffer, Simichrome can be used at 90 degree angles to your sanding lines. Secure the knife and "shoe shine" with a cloth with Simichrome lightly applied.

 

[cowhorse01]

Thanks for the info, I will give this a try, Where do you get the green stuff ?
I would assume since this is a scrimshaw that any more than a light sanding will wipe out the scrimshaw. Thanks so much again, this is a real help

 

[Bill DeShivs]

I didn't notice the scrimshaw part. Be very careful, or you will remove it.

 

[blindhogg]

I would try carb cleaner first, if it's just dirty this might be just the trick.
Cw