Does anyone know of a way to take apart a Gem Micromatic? I would like to thoroughly clean mine, because it seems a bit sticky on the inside. It doesn't twist as smoothly as my other 2, and it's hard to get the inside of the cap completely scum free.
Cleaning GEMS?
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It's not broke and can't be fixed . . . or something like that!
Amishmotorboat took one apart and took pictures of how they work. I believe it was also discussed that although they can be taken apart, they can't be put back together again.
I did try one once . . . it was a clunker and no great loss . . . FAIL
Use Q-tips, pipe cleaners, long soaks in hot soapy water and other classic cleaning tricks and you will get it cleaned up eventually . . . but taking it apart probably shouldn't happen!
Micromamtics are solid, rugged, tough as nails, and extra manly . . . sort of a combination of Bruce Lee, John Wayne, Chuck Norris, and Mongo all baked together . . . a great razor . . . just not repairable.
Amishmotorboat took one apart and took pictures of how they work. I believe it was also discussed that although they can be taken apart, they can't be put back together again.
I did try one once . . . it was a clunker and no great loss . . . FAIL
Use Q-tips, pipe cleaners, long soaks in hot soapy water and other classic cleaning tricks and you will get it cleaned up eventually . . . but taking it apart probably shouldn't happen!
Micromamtics are solid, rugged, tough as nails, and extra manly . . . sort of a combination of Bruce Lee, John Wayne, Chuck Norris, and Mongo all baked together . . . a great razor . . . just not repairable.
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I agree with Brad, your best bet is a long overnight soak in soapy water, and maybe a little mineral oil. Don't be the guy who proves that if it ain't broke, you ain't trying hard enough.
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