razor replate

[billc508]

Several members have asked me about the replated razors that were done recently. In the interest of providing information about this business, I thought to give the name and address of the plater under the vendor section. This is a professional plating service, not a do it yourself home kit type of thing. They provide plating and restoration services for many types of antique and restoration collectors from all over the country. They have experience in restoring the razors and are one of the few professional businesses that welcome the work. Their workmanship is excellent and the prices are fair, they will ship through the mail. My experience has been with both nickel and gold plated razors and the work is excellent, it's great to see these pieces glow like new again, like a new paint job done right. They also provide clear lacquer coating of gold plated pieces, if requested, like the Gillette plant did originally to provide wear protection. Reliable Electroplating Inc. Chartley, Mass (near Norton Mass) 508 222 0620 contact Dale Broadbent [email protected] If you have an interest in renewing your favorite shaver, this is a trustworthy place to have it done, bc

 

[Shaving Galoot]

Thanks for sharing. Can you further clarify what you mean by 'fair' pricing? About how much was it for the nickel TTO?

~Jeff

 

[DSB]

I would also like to know the cost per razor. Do they have a minimum order amount?

 

[WPD111]

I'm glad to see someone in Mass that does replatig .I had to send out to NM for the last and it took over a month for return....

 

[Gunky]

I just sent in the 2 head pieces for a bakelite handled tech to be nickel plated. Very good guy Dale

 

[pizzaguy]

Thanks for sharing

 

[Pauldog]

So they can replate a TTO and not affect the mechanism?

 

[billc508]

Well, I tried to get answers out to everyone with the best info that I have. In short, the prices so far have been in the range of $25 for the gold razors and $20 for the nickel with no minimum number. I have gotten my pieces back in about a week, I am close enough to drive down and get them so you may have to allow a couple of extra days for shipping. The mechanisms are not affected by the plating because the pushrod tolerances are pretty wide, the solution drains out when they come out of the tank and only the plating remains which is not thick enough to clog anything up. For gold I would recommend having them sprayed with lacquer to provide extra wear resistance. So far I have had three or four nickel superspeeds, four gold aristocrats, one NEW gold, and one 1934 barberpole Aristocrat done and they have all come out looking like new. Dale says not to polish them with a tooth brush because the bristles can cause scratches, use a cotton or felt instead, regards, bc

 

[Monkeydad]

Thanks for this info. I have a SS that is showing brass. I polished it up very nicely, but it's 2-toned.

$20 is not bad.

Now the decision is...chome or gold. I do have brass fixtures in my "shave den" bathroom...hmmmm...