I managed to score a pretty distressed looking 1961 Gillette Fatboy on the bay last week. When everyone else saw a lost cause, I saw potential. When everyone else clicked next, intent on buying the prettiest, shiniest Fatboy, I paused and admired her inner beauty and managed to look beyond the rough, homely exterior. I quickly pressed Buy it Now, and adopted this ugly duckling at a smashingly low price!
Well she arrived today and I went immediately to work. I started with a baking soda/hot water bath, then scrubbing bubbles, then another bath, then some Bartender's friend, a third and final bath, and then some Maas and elbow grease. She cleaned up nice. There is some brassing on the lower handle, and small scratches throughout the body including on the silo doors.
I am pleased with the finished result. This old beauty is ready to bop and stroll.
What do you guys think?
Before: (sellers pic - in my excitement I didn't take any before pics!)
After:
Well she arrived today and I went immediately to work. I started with a baking soda/hot water bath, then scrubbing bubbles, then another bath, then some Bartender's friend, a third and final bath, and then some Maas and elbow grease. She cleaned up nice. There is some brassing on the lower handle, and small scratches throughout the body including on the silo doors.
I am pleased with the finished result. This old beauty is ready to bop and stroll.
What do you guys think?
Before: (sellers pic - in my excitement I didn't take any before pics!)
After:
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