Gem - Blue Gunk?

[christopherh]

Does anyone know why my Gem develops some blue gunk whenever I let it sit unused for a month or so? None of my other razors do this...

 

[GoldenBacon]

Do you leave it with any moisture on it?

 

[christopherh]

Yes, it is still a little damp.

 

[Aevum]

the blue can come from copper or brass rust, if its a greenish blue, its probobly that it needs a good cleaning and for you to dry it well after use,

 

[christopherh]

Any idea why none of my other razors (Merkur/Gillette) do that?

 

[Deltaboy]

Get it good and dry with the Hair dryer.

 

[cooncatbob]

Any idea why none of my other razors (Merkur/Gillette) do that?

They're plated and not exposing any naked brass.

 

[dpmtherrien]

They're plated and not exposing any naked brass.

+1 here.

 

[aimsport]

Let's give the man a solution, shall we.

+1 to keeping it dry.

but, get some Maas polish and follow the directions exactly.

you will be amazed.

 

[gearchow]

As mentioned, if there is exposed brass, then keeping it dry is key to avoiding further corrosion. A good tooth brushing with a Scrubbing Bubbles soak may get rid of the corrosion. Use a hard bristle tooth brush. Adding grit in the form of toothpaste may also do the trick.

If plating is thin though, I would think twice about polishing MAAS or Flitz (my favorite).

And don't put a razor away wet. Think of it as a vintage tool.



-jim

 

[christopherh]

Thanks everyone for your advice. As always... B&B community is the BEST!