Thread: Is there anyway to clean some Ivory scales?

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I really like the Wostenholm IXL pattern. I hope you're able to find a way to clean those scales.

Yeah, when I first saw them I had to look at them over & over again but the zoom function on eBay was able to let me see them closer & the more I looked at them, the more they looked Ivory. I love the etching or inscription on them too. Thanks!

When I went to clean up my dirty Ivory scaled razors (I have done this only two times just FYI!) I very lightly sanded with 2k grit paper and then polished with a microfiber cloth. Of course I lost some material but the Ivory that is left is nice and shiny and smooth! There are various recipes on the web to try and clean Ivory, but honestly I would rather remove a very small amount off the surface before I risk damaging the whole thing! Hopefully someone with better knowledge and experience than I will chime in soon
Nice pickup by the way!