Shining up a 40's Superspeed

[murchmb]

I finally found a '47 SS at an antiques store this weekend. A nice, decent user. No brassing and plenty of finish. Unfortunately, the finish is that hazy grey rather than being clean and bright. I hit it with Softscrub and then some MAAS. The silo doors polished up well, but the textured (for lack of a better term) handle has proven to be difficult to clean/polish. I got in there with a toothbrush and things are better, but far from where I'd like to get to. Any pointers from the experienced? Any additional products/tools I should try? I know there are some threads related to this, but they seem to stress general cleaning/sterilization more than shining up those hard to shine surfaces.

 

[croweml]

I learned a lot about cleaning up an old razor from an earlier forum. It had a lot of great ideas that I never would have thought of. Here's the link:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1253&highlight=razor+cleaning

mike

 

[USCG Flyer]

On the knurled portion I use an old wash cloth with my polish of choice. It stays together and gets into the crevices much better, they usually polish up really nice.

 

[murchmb]

Knurled! That's the term I was looking for. Sound like the only ingredient I lack is elbow grease. I'm using a towel with MAAS.

 

[BroJohn]

I used stainless steel cookware cleaner. I think it was from Revere Ware. It really cut through the tenacious film that kept the knurling dull. Sparkled, it did. Just a thought, check your kitchen cleansers.

-- John Gehman

 

[Taz]

Keep at it with the Maas if you have a dremel that would help just keep an eye on the finish over do it and you will looking at brass

 

[Leisureguy]

If the gray stuff in the chequering is hard water deposit, try soaking it in a mix of hot from the tap water (3 parts) and white vinegar (1 part) for about an hour, then using a toothbrush on it.

 

[Groundhog]

I use Bar Keeper's Friend on those late 40's - early 50's SS'es, and it does a nice job with a toothbrush. Follow up with MAAS or Flitz and a washcloth like USCG says.

 

[farace]

if you have a dremel that would help

I don't seem to see them as commonly in stores as I see Dremel's brass and steel wire brushes, but if you're going to go the Dremel route and in case you're not aware, they make a plastic bristle brush as well. I still wouldn't want overdo it, though.

 

[Taz]

I don't seem to see them as commonly in stores as I see Dremel's brass and steel wire brushes, but if you're going to go the Dremel route and in case you're not aware, they make a plastic bristle brush as well. I still wouldn't want overdo it, though.

Not brushes bobs, brushes will scratch

 

[sullivanpm]

I learned a lot about cleaning up an old razor from an earlier forum. It had a lot of great ideas that I never would have thought of. Here's the link:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1253&highlight=razor+cleaning

mike

That thread scared me a little. I bought my razor from this guy
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Classic-Shaving-Store.
The ad said shave ready. I read in the above thread that I need all manner of sanitizers just to be sure it is sanitized. Then wait two weeks to be sure that I dont get Hep A,B,C ect...
Isn't their an easier way to sanitize a razor with out having to have industrial cleaners?

 

[farace]

Not brushes bobs, brushes will scratch

Ooops, okay . . . is the reference to buffing felts or cloths then? Would those get down into the knurling?

 

[Taz]

That thread scared me a little. I bought my razor from this guy
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Classic-Shaving-Store.
The ad said shave ready. I read in the above thread that I need all manner of sanitizers just to be sure it is sanitized. Then wait two weeks to be sure that I dont get Hep A,B,C ect...
Isn't their an easier way to sanitize a razor with out having to have industrial cleaners?

10 minutes in Barbicide found cheap at any Sallys Beuty supplie and you are good to go.

 

[Taz]

Ooops, okay . . . is the reference to buffing felts or cloths then? Would those get down into the knurling?

Both, Yes they do light pressure and shines it right up if not to bad if bad will take a few more passes with the Maas.

 

[croweml]

That thread scared me a little. I bought my razor from this guy
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Classic-Shaving-Store.
The ad said shave ready. I read in the above thread that I need all manner of sanitizers just to be sure it is sanitized. Then wait two weeks to be sure that I dont get Hep A,B,C ect...
Isn't their an easier way to sanitize a razor with out having to have industrial cleaners?

Well, I guess the autoclave idea is maybe a little extreme. Looking beyond that, there were some good ideas on some inexpensive, accessible solutions using common household products such as vinegar or bleach or baking soda or ........

mike

 

[paydepst]

That thread scared me a little. I bought my razor from this guy
http://stores.ebay.com/The-Classic-Shaving-Store.
The ad said shave ready. I read in the above thread that I need all manner of sanitizers just to be sure it is sanitized. Then wait two weeks to be sure that I dont get Hep A,B,C ect...
Isn't their an easier way to sanitize a razor with out having to have industrial cleaners?

Well I just pick 'em up and blow 'em off. Heck, it works on the Milk Duds I drop on the floor I figure it will work on an ol' razor!