Brasso OK on Gold Tech?

[Rockytop]

I know I need to be careful on any gold razor, after a mild cleaning is it ok to use Brasso to polish it? Thanks.

 

[TSWebster]

I'd say not too. Brasso is a fairly harsh polish.

 

[cooncatbob]

I'd say not too. Brasso is a fairly harsh polish.

Brasso will definitely attack the clear coat.

 

[luvmysuper]

Brasso is a No No for certain.
Unless you don't want a gold razor. Then it's good, 'cause the brasso (and Nevrdull) will eat everything down to the base metal.

 

[Walter Sobchak]

What SHOULD he use then? Flitz, or maybe Maas? I saw there was a disclaimer on the Flitz bottle that says not to use on electroplating. Does that mean do not use on razors?

 

[luvmysuper]

What SHOULD he use then? Flitz, or maybe Maas? I saw there was a disclaimer on the Flitz bottle that says not to use on electroplating. Does that mean do not use on razors?

Well, for me, it's a good cleaning only on gold razors. It is unbelievably easy to gently wipe off the gold. I use Flitz and Blue Magic on Nickel plated razors with no real problems, unless you "go to town" on them.

 

[fidjit]

Brasso is much more abrasive than Silvo. See the descriptions below for descriptions of their usage FWIW.

I use Silvo on my nickel/rhodiums.

Haven't had an issue yet.

Don't have any goldies so can't comment.

Dunno if it helps you any, perhaps silvo under the head or something as a test if no one can give you a definitive answer.......

BRASSO® Multi-Purpose Metal Polish is a multi-purpose metal polish for a variety of metals including brass, copper, stainless steel, chrome, aluminum, pewter, and bronze, bringing luster to your home.

SILVO® Multi-Purpose Metal Polish is a creamy liquid polish for a variety of metals such as silver, gold, chrome, and mirrors. SILVO® cleans and polishes with no harsh abrasives so you can clean and shine your most treasured possessions with complete confidence.

 

[buddydog]

any polishing,even with only a soft cloth will over time wear away plating on a razor.That's why all heavily used razors are in need of re-plating.No one polished those old razors,they just wiped them off after each use.That's enough to wear away plating,especially gold the softest metal.

 

[Oldguy]

Don't use any polish at all on a gold razor. The only thing you'll end up doing is screwing up the lacquer coating and the razor will end up looking like crap. I just rinse them with hot water and wipe them dry with soft facial tissue.

Len

 

[GoldenMonkey]

So that's a no then, eh fellas? Lol...

 

[Shave Cat]

I imagine, most of us who served in the armed forces found out, through experience, how easily Brasso removes a protective lacquer coating.

 

[Monkeydad]

Definitely not Brasso.

Get some jewelery cleaner, the kind you can out the lid on and shake the jar or let it soak. It's made for cleaning gold.

 

[Stubblefield]

The only thing I might use is wax, I used Flitz on a gold tech once and it removed all the clearcoat and some of the gold as well.

 

[jmlivingston]

I imagine, most of us who served in the armed forces found out, through experience, how easily Brasso removes a protective lacquer coating.

Yup, "been there done that" and ruined some a set of emblems for my dress greens.

John