After hearing of my newfound love for DE shaving my Dad broke out is old stash containing a SS, and a ball end tech- both in need of a little love. Besides a general cleaning I see green spots on the silver handle. Can anyone point me to threads that I am sure already address restoration issues or give me your best tips on getting these vintage razors in tip top shape from cleaning to polishing. Thanks.
DE Razor Restoration
- Thread starter JeffM
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Short of getting an ultrasonic cleaner, try an overnight soak in simple green (I use it full-strength) and then scrub them down with an old toothbrush -- most of the crud should come off. Overnight soak in dish-soapy water would probably help, too.
Scrubbing bubbles works pretty well. Cover them with foam, let 'em sit for 5 minutes, and scrub 'em down with that old toothbrush. Do that a few times and see what you get.
There are about a dozen cleaning threads, and you should be able to find them, but those are two that have worked for me.
Hope it helps,
-- Chet
Scrubbing bubbles works pretty well. Cover them with foam, let 'em sit for 5 minutes, and scrub 'em down with that old toothbrush. Do that a few times and see what you get.
There are about a dozen cleaning threads, and you should be able to find them, but those are two that have worked for me.
Hope it helps,
-- Chet
Here is the B&B wiki link for cleaning...
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Razor_cleaning_and_restoration
There are also lots of threads you can search for but that should get ya started.
Jay
Edit: Forgot to says, Check the Stickys as well!!
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Razor_cleaning_and_restoration
There are also lots of threads you can search for but that should get ya started.
Jay
Edit: Forgot to says, Check the Stickys as well!!
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Matching that old toothbrush up with its good friend toothpaste for some scrubbing works pretty well, too. By the way, before and after pics would be awesome if it's possible.
