Thread: Great way to clean gold etching

While I think razor blades with gold etching on the front of the blade look cool, I haven't really enjoyed them because I couldn't figure out a way to clean back to the new looking state without damaging the etching.

I've learned first hand that a soft toothbrush with soapy water will remove some of the etching on a vintage blade.

Vulpex Liquid Soap from Picreator Enterprises is the product and is it worked like a charm. I've been using the dovo blade in the pic below for some time and it looked dirty. With Vulpex hardly any scrubbing is needed. It has enzymes that connect to the dirty part and a rinse is about all that is needed.

The price has come down, though the soap is expensive. However, anyone who is a stickler for a shiny blade should be happy with the investment. It is a concentrate which you dilute, though it is still expensive.

Cool.
Thanks for the info

I googled it and it looks like just the thing. It appears it is made by the same people that make Renwax.

Your blade looks good, so I can only assume it works. I'll definitely check it out.

Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by RezDog

I googled it and it looks like just the thing. It appears it is made by the same people that make Renwax.

Yes, it is from the same folks.

Awesome tip thanks

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I didn't mention this, though Vulpex can be used to clean anything. For leather, paper, feathers, etc... you cut is with mineral spirits rather than water.

Folks who do a lot of vintage razor can use this on the whole razor. The great thing here is that you can see what it will remove before moving to measures that can damage the razor or scales. It won't remove rust. It will removed any kind buildup from soap, skin or blood, etc...

once diluted with water, you apply it to the object with a cloth. Don't scrub. Let it sit for 10 minutes, adding the diluted mixture when it starts drying. Also, use exam gloves. You don't want to have much contact with it.