Motorola 9T1 Restoration

[Jon F]

Hey all, I've got a Motorola 9T1 I'm getting ready to restore. I have some questions I'll list below-

Electrical:

-I audited the paper and electrolytic caps with help from the photofact and ordered a cap kit online. I also ordered 1N4007 diodes to replace the silicon rectifiers. Are these directional? Anything special I should know?

-I ordered parts to make a replacement ballast per the attached schematic I found on antiqueradio.org. It was for a Moto VT-73 TS-4J chassis. Will this work with my TS-18 chassis or do I need to swap pins around or change something?

Cosmetic:

-Can I restore the speaker fabric shown in my picture? It is wavy and the color dulled.

-What is the best way to clean and shine the bakelite? I was thinking of trying a magic eraser to clean the years of crud off the surface but not sure it will ruin the finish.

Thanks!!