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    I love my Gillette Speed DE! It's my birth year razor and shaves well, but it's looking pretty "brassy". Is there anyone who specializes in re-plating these? I saw the thread about Cerecoat, and that would be an easy fix, but I like to keep things more original. This is the razor I use on my head (fairly bare up there), and would really like to return it to top shape.

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    Razor Emporium does plating.
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    Thanks, I'll have to check that out.

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    There is also a guy on Ebay that specializes in replating safety razors
    If you go to this item number you can find him.

    251863825072

    Goes by the handle "hibcoinc"
    S.L.A.M.,.......SHAVE LIKE A MAN!!!
    Not like a G.I.R.L. (Gentleman In Razor Limbo)

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    If you're happy to send to the UK I know someone that does replates.
    therazorspa.xyz

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    Sorry for taking so long to get back to everyone. The wife and I talked about my options, and since today is my birthday, she decided a nice gift would be to have my razor finished in something that will last a very long time. It sounds like it will get a new Rhodium finish, which I think looks awesome.

    Thanks again.

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    I highly recommend Chris at razorplate.com: RazorPlate.com

    He did my NEW Short Comb. Great work, great service, great prices.

    Bob
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    Just happened to stumble across this thread. I'm surprised and thankful I ended up in the conversation. Yes, we do bath plating in nickel, silver, gold and rhodium.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Othello1228 View Post
    I love my Gillette Speed DE! It's my birth year razor and shaves well, but it's looking pretty "brassy". Is there anyone who specializes in re-plating these? I saw the thread about Cerecoat, and that would be an easy fix, but I like to keep things more original. This is the razor I use on my head (fairly bare up there), and would really like to return it to top shape.

    Thanks
    https://www.onerazor.com/?mid=4768575

    Personally I would try one of these razors for $20. It's probably the same thing and if so will save you money over a custom restore.

    Straight razor shaver and loving it!
    40-year survivor of electric and multiblade razors

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    I've seen those pawn shop razors on ebay starting at $5 brand new. If you're thinking about one I'd try there first. That razor is what got me started with DE shaving.

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