another question for you experts.. (cleaning-related)

[mtwo]

I think I've got my cleaning technique down, but I'm having an issue with a particular razor.

there's some yellowish crud on the adjustment "plate" of this fat boy i have. i cannot seem to get it off. i've thrown everything I can think of at it:

boiled for 15 mins
boiled w/ dish soap for 15 mins
bioled w/ vinegar for 15 mins
scrubbing bubbles & toothbrush
warm water oxyclean soak for 30 mins
clr & toothbrush
googone (in case it was paper or adhesive or something)

any ideas as to 1) *** this crud is... and 2) what else I can try to remove it.

other than that, the rest of the razor is in great condition and ready to shave.

i can't take a pic (no camera) but even if i could, it would be hard to see since it's on the sides of the adjustment plate (the part that touches the blade)

 

[javyn]

Are you sure it is crud? Sounds to me that that probably is just a spot where the finish wore off, and you are seeing bronze.

 

[mtwo]

Are you sure it is crud? Sounds to me that that probably is just a spot where the finish wore off, and you are seeing bronze.

no, not completey sure, but there's another spot on the head where I know it's worn, and the two look different. this looks calcified or soap-scummy.

not sure, though.

 

[javyn]

CLR and an old toothbrush work great for me to get the crud off. Might wanna try that.

 

[joelmaners]

I agree, CLR or LimeAway is worth a try. Look at it under a magnifying glass though. It sounds to me like you have some brass showing through.

 

[rayfound]

Could be the green rust that can form (I think) from copper alloys in the razor.

When you do get it off (if I'm right), you will see brass underneath.