Thread: Cleaning a Gillette Fatboy

I've tried several, this is the only one I recommend. I,m looking for a particular razor now to have him replace in black and chrome Rhodium. The guy is a specialist. Tc

Chris is his name. Tc

I have heard scrubbing bubbles, but not tried it yet.
Red

Hiya,

Here's some things to try that work well for me when I wanna make a Fatboy look real handsome like. Pick any or all and see what happens.

When I get a new to me razor that's kinda on the rough side first things a long Dawn/hot water soak for the culprit....after removing any 'stuff' in the razor beforehand....heh. Dawn is highly recommended for some reason but true.

If the new razor doesn't need much work after buying then the soak is skipped at first and instead some Maas polish is used on the head and handle to see what the condition is really like. Scrubbing Bubbles are fine for the next step but I like to know about the wear and true condition right away and an excellent polish like Maas is miles above any kinda bubbles that clean but not polish.

Then the Bubbles get in the act and a toothbrush, rinse, and in that hot bath. More Maas using when dried off. It's gonna remove a bunch of tarnish you didn't know what there.

Then another quick soapywater&rinse and done deal. Take a Q tip dipped in mineral oil and lightly touch on each moving part of the doors. Lightly apply oil to the adjuster, both the ring and red spot.

Good to go,

Martin

I'm a newbie too
So maybe this isn't a good idea but I've used 3 in 1 oil (penetrates, cleans and lubes) with a tooth brush and shiny it up with some Flitz. Every second or third use a light pump or two of camellia oil from a fine mist spray bottle.
Not sure if these are the best option as I am new but they seem to work well.

I use dish soap and a tooth brush