Gold toggle finish question

[imatabor]

After the sacrifice of a Fatboy to the razor gods (story in another thread), I came across a gold toggle D-1 in great shape. It has all the plating but it looks like the the lacquer (or clear coat) is worn off a lot on the doors.
Should I do anything with it? I would like to clean it up but afraid that I'll do more damage to the finish.

Also is this razor really as good of a find as my reading seems to make it? By the way I bought it for $1.50 plus tax.

 

[alex2363]

After the sacrifice of a Fatboy to the razor gods (story in another thread), I came across a gold toggle D-1 in great shape. It has all the plating but it looks like the the lacquer (or clear coat) is worn off a lot on the doors.
Should I do anything with it? I would like to clean it up but afraid that I'll do more damage to the finish.

Also is this razor really as good of a find as my reading seems to make it? By the way I bought it for $1.50 plus tax.

The Toggle finish is not that great, but the razor itself makes up for any plate deficiencies. Just wipe off and clean with soft toothbrush and some Dawn once in a while. ....did you mean $150? not $1.50 right

 

[Heespharm]

The Toggle finish is not that great, but the razor itself makes up for any plate deficiencies. Just wipe off and clean with soft toothbrush and some Dawn once in a while. ....did you mean $150? not $1.50 right

Yeah pics or it didn't happen

 

[imatabor]

....did you mean $150? not $1.50 right

Well actually $1.57 after taxes.

 

[Shutterbug57]

Dang - good deal!!!

 

[imatabor]

Yeah pics or it didn't happen

Oh yea of little faith.


If you look at where the top of the toggle there is a small scuff mark or tool mark and it is on the other (matching) side.

Anyone have any idea what this would be?

 

[Badger Bill]

$1.57?!?!?!?!!?

Oh man...... What a score.

- Badger Bill

 

[rxonmymind]

Leave the plating as it is. Do the usually cleaning which involved only soap and soft toothbrush followed by a good rinse in alcohol. That's it. They not to worry about the plating too much it is what I this and maybe down the line if you decide to keep it have Dave at restored razors put a new coat on it. Congrats on the find. Keep those feet shuffling

 

[Foyle]

DON'T DUNK THAT IN ALCOHOL! The lacquer protecting the gold is a nitrocellulose. The alcohol will dissolve the lacquer. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[nemo]

DON'T DUNK THAT IN ALCOHOL! The lacquer protecting the gold is a nitrocellulose. The alcohol will dissolve the lacquer. Don't ask me how I know.

And once the lacquer is gone, the plating will start to go faster. Leave it alone with respect to the harsh chemicals. Nice score!

 

[CaderTheAlligator]

$1.57 for toggle! Why am I not this lucky!

 

[rxonmymind]

$1.57 for toggle! Why am I not this lucky!

That has to be a new record. I bought one for $2.50

 

[Jeff_H]

I want each and every one of you who has scored such a ridiculous deal on a toggle one simple thing. You suck.

 

[rxonmymind]

I want each and every one of you who has scored such a ridiculous deal on a toggle one simple thing. You suck.

Lol. But I paid WAAAY more for my second one. $35. That's a lot! My third.....

 

[imatabor]

So these aren't really that rare then. Also I have two question:
1. I read these were produced in 1960 but the code date says D-1 which is 1958, what's up with that?
2. Could I just have this re-lacquered? If so where? (okay three questions)

 

[alex2363]

So these aren't really that rare then. Also I have two question:
1. I read these were produced in 1960 but the code date says D-1 which is 1958, what's up with that?
2. Could I just have this re-lacquered? If so where? (okay three questions)

Toggle is the first of the adjustable razors and was made with limited distribution in 1957 and 1958, and national distribution in 1960.

 

[alex2363]

Murros had an idea about the Toggle as early as 1931

 

[Foyle]

So these aren't really that rare then. Also I have two question:
1. I read these were produced in 1960 but the code date says D-1 which is 1958, what's up with that?
2. Could I just have this re-lacquered? If so where? (okay three questions)

You could have it re-lacqured, but why bother if you don't have to. Just don't dunk it in alcohol. Besides, it's a fairly rare and valuable razor. If it's re-lacquered, it will probably diminish the value.

Your best bet is to look up Onotoman who owns Restored Razors and is a member of the forum. He re-plates razors in gold, and he might also lacquer them afterwards. The way I see it, if you're going to have it re-lacqured, you might as well have him re-plate it as well. It already won't be "original" anymore. You might as well make it look like new. http://www.restoredrazors.com

Just don't dunk it in alcohol. There is no reason to do so. Wash it in soapy water and it will be as clean as anything.

 

[imatabor]

And once the lacquer is gone, the plating will start to go faster.

I don't need a replate at all but don't want to wear off the plating.

 

[rxonmymind]

I don't need a replate at all but don't want to wear off the plating.

If that's the case don't use it. Your only option is to have it replated because with use your going to wear off the plating. Dave has done many, many, many outstanding replates and you'll not regret his work. It'll look like new again. Shoot Dave an email being that he's a vendor & a great member here on B&B he's one of the few you can trust.

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/358046-re-plating-a-razor-who-does-a-solid-job