Technical Bakelite ??/ Inner Anglia Window Trim- prep for paint?

As soon as I get my air compressor back together will start getting inside ready for paint.
So- has anyone ever painted the factory anglia/prefect inner window trim ? Its balklight I think is how you say it. I simply want to paint it the same color as the out side- Is There any special prep I should know about? I figure someone on the H.A.M.B. has done this before me. Any insight help/or suggestions are welcome.
Mitch

 

I think you mean Bakelight (or is it bakelite...I do know its "bake)...but sorry, no experience, but might help your search?

 

fwiw I think it is pronounced like baker-light

It's spelt Bakelite. It should polish up nice if you use a cutting compound and some polish.

 

Does,nt bakelite sweat ( very minimal ) ? . I have a few bakelite parts laying around and they never seem to stay clean. For painting i would experiment on the backside of your trim pieces.

 

Just prep like you would any other metal piece you were painting. Then shoot it.

 

Ok I got the ***le right lol.
Thanks for the info. Mine are in good shape but The Whole car is going through a color change and I would like it to match the out side.

 

sand with 180 paper shoot some high build primer ,slick sand let tack up after 1st coat 2 coats and prep for paint 280 400 paper that will seal the bakelite

 

I have tinkered with anglias and populars here in the uk since 1968. Bakelite becomes very brittle and snaps but I did carefully brush paint some surrounds with ok but not brilliant results. You will need to seal the bakelite first.

Fibregl*** window surrounds for Anglias are available here in the uk for not a huge amount of money so I guess they must be in the USA as well if you want to be certain and have a well finished strong set of surrounds.