Thread: How to Get that Mirrored Finish

Originally Posted by celticcrusader

I would probably break the razor down and then salvage those lovely scales and then put out a SOS out saying you are looking for a Dubl Duck blade in good order minus the scales, I really don't think the blade is worthy of the scales.

I think Jamie is correct about the scales for sure. They have a saving value. The blade is likely only good for learning on. It may live to shave again but the greatest value will be in what you learn trying to resurrect it. Many people kill a few blades in trying to restore, they are valuable lessons, some of the best learned lessons are in the trash bin.

Thanks for the input guys. I don't think I'm going to break it down, since as Rezzdog says, it's a great opportunity to learn on if it's a lousy blade anyway. I tried the light test the best I could to determine how bad the frowning may be. What are your guys' thoughts?

It is not a dramatic frown, and can be fixed. Honestly the hone wear and the pitting will be the worst of it. It will be good to work on that blade. It is a great teacher.

Originally Posted by RezDog

It is not a dramatic frown, and can be fixed. Honestly the hone wear and the pitting will be the worst of it. It will be good to work on that blade. It is a great teacher.

Awesome, that's a relief. I really appreciate your input.

As far as fixing the frown, hone wear and pitting, are the tools necessary available at a local hardware store or will I have to order supplies online?

you really should read through that file first. The stuff you need to fix the pitting as best it can be fixed is available at the hardware store, the hone wear is not something that the average guy can fix. In order to do that you would need a proper grinder, which is typically a 2x72 belt sander. They are not cheap and come with a long learning curve. There are many things that are beyond the realm of us mere mortals.

And don't use a dremel tool...to much can go wrong. I smoked one of my best blades with a dremel tool...and I use grinders ,sanders, cut of tools, for 40 years doing autobody work...and that dremel still bit me !!!

When you see true mirror finish on things like watches for instance they have heavy duty high speed polishing wheels with specialized compounds to get that effect. You can get close with the right sandpapers like the kind auto detailers use but it's a big job to do it by hand.

Ok great. I have a bench grinder I might try and find some polishing wheels for. Until then, I'll probably just stick with sand paper. Looks like I got my work cut out for me. Any suggestions on a polish?

It will take you a while but any metal polish will do. Maas and Mothers are both very common.

Originally Posted by RezDog

It will take you a while but any metal polish will do. Maas and Mothers are both very common.

Great, thank you everyone for all your advice.