Gillette slim adjustable, what can I clean it with?

[wazza]

I got home from work today to find my new Gillette Slim. Im so excited to try but I have too many "grown up jobs".
I would just like abit of advice on what to clean it with. I have already soaked in oust, a descaler but I really want to give it a good shine. So I got some 'Peek' metal polish.
It does have some plating loss on the handle, nothing major, in fact Im really happy with the condition. I bought it off the bay for pretty cheap, which I excitedly posted about in the week. It did show a picture with the plate loss but I foolishly thought it was grime, my inexperience I suppose as Im fairly new to this collecting razor lark.
Im just wondering, will the metal polish do more damage? I dont know what the coating will be though.
Also does anyone know who does replating in the UK and how much it costs. Not sure if I will go down that route but would be good to know.
Also the seller packed in four packs of Wilkinson sword blades, I was really happy as I have had nothing but pain in the arses on the bay recently. So thank you to that person if they happen to be on B&B.

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[rxonmymind]

Well that should certainly work. If you've cleaned it with plain dish soap, a swish in alcohol then yes, take a polish to it. Use cotton swabs to get into the corner and on the rust too! In fact leave the polish paste. on the problem area for minute then polish away.

 

[Wingnut]

As for replaters in the UK, our member Onotoman does really great work and has many happy customers. Contact him for pricing via PM if you'd like.

That said, I'd just shave with it if I were you. It looks to be in good + condition from your pictures. It's a tool, not a museum piece, but it's your face and your money... Good luck either way!

 

[alex2363]

What John said^^^^^^^^^ http://badgerandblade.com/vb/member.php/8180-onotoman

Safety Razor Replating – Finishes and Prices

Bright Nickel - This is the original finish that was applied to most razors prior to about 1980:
£20 ($31)

Silver – Applied over Nickel for Durability:

£20 for the Nickel and £10 for the Silver
£30 in total ($46)

Gold – Applied over Nickel for Durability:

£20 for the Nickel and £10 for the Gold
£30 in total ($46)

Rhodium – Applied over Nickel for Durability:

£20 for the Nickel and £40 for the Rhodium
£60 in total ($95)

Chrome – Applied over Nickel:

£20 for the Nickel and £10 for the Chrome
£30 in total ($46)

Black Chrome – Applied over Nickel:

£20 for the Nickel and £15 for the Black Chrome
£35 in total ($55)

 

[wazza]

Brilliant thank you for all your help. I will get that polish out later after work. I think I will just use the razor for now but its great to know the prices, i didn't know they were so many different coatings. And cheers for the price list thats great.

 

[wazza]

Would anyone know the year of the razor. I have looked at mr razor but its possible it could be a couple different ones.

 

[BRITD]

L2 is 1966 2nd Quarter. Have fun with your new kit

 

[BRITD]

Here is a date chart for US Gillette razors. http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/US_Gillette_Dating_Information

 

[wazza]

Ah brilliant. I never noticed the L2. Cheers for the chart