Cleaning a Schick Eversharp Injector - Bakelite

[KUJO]

Any guidance on cleaning up a Schick bakelite injector? I picked up a few on E-bay and took some silver polish to the metal parts.

In the interests of hygiene, I decided to boil them after the cleaning.

On each, I noticed the Bakelite portion came out with a white residue. At first I thought it was old shaving cream that got baked on by the hot water eek , but now I'm not sure.

I've scrubbed them all down, but it's hard to get the shine back

 

[Scotto]

You could start here.

 

[KUJO]

Thanks! Awesome pix.

It's the post boiling residue I'm still wondering about. I thought the Bakelite was supposed to be hard as ceramic and wouldn't react to anything chemical

 

[rtaylor61]

Thanks! Awesome pix.

It's the post boiling residue I'm still wondering about. I thought the Bakelite was supposed to be hard as ceramic and wouldn't react to anything chemical

Kujo,

Pick up a tube of Maas. I get mine at Super Wal Mart stores, on the cleaning aisle. It's a gray tube in a gray box. Use that to lightly polish the handle. I use it on straight razor scales and it brings up a nice shine.

Randy

 

[ShaverAZ]

Which model? The older E or G, or the 'newer' model J?

 

[santamariasteve]

Brother KUJO,

I can't imagine boiling a razor. Respectfully, it seems sadistic. In any event it's unwise and unnecessary. I'm surprised the plastic/Bakelite handles are not ruined. Or are they?

How many minutes did you boil them?

 

[ShaverAZ]

Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom cleaner will safely kill any residual cooties your razor may have. For the E & G models, if you know the procedure, they can be safely opened and completely cleaned. I have yet to see either model that didn't have a stubborn brown film coating the interior of the razor that soaking (or boiling) won't remove.

An ultrasonic cleaner may work; Q-tips and Scrubbing Bubbles definitely do.

 

[John Rose]

If it's not black or brown then it's not Bakelite. Maybe Catalin (often mistakenly called Bakelite) or some other plastic.
Whatever.
After a bit of light buffing with Turtle Wax polishing compound apply a bit of carnauba-based paste wax and polish it up. That would get rid of the cloudiness on the handle.
Works great on old radio cabinets and telephones too.