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  1. 07-01-2007, 09:04 PM #1
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    Default Gold Bug Restoration

    This is a Gold Bug a guy sent me for restoration,although this is actually a rework.He wanted the blade re-plated(all the gold was gone except the monkey tail).I replated the blade,and polished the scales,and repinned.Some of these were originally full gold plated.I dont like the gold too much myself
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  2. 07-01-2007, 11:47 PM #2
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    That looks awesome... should make a very happy customer.

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    very nice
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    Gary, that razor looks incredible. I am in the process of restoring a gold bug myself and was thikning of replating it. Did you bring it to a jewelers or do it yourself?

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  5. 07-02-2007, 04:10 AM #5
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    Jr ,
    I plate them myself,If you want just send it to me,and Ill plate it for you.It just takes a few minutes to do,(a little longer if I have to polish it first)then polish the scales.You just pay the postage both ways....add 15.00 if you want me to hone it.If you do I have to replate the spine after honing,where it touches the hone,and strop(I dont like to tape them for honing).Im a little busy now so it will take about a week.I plate with 14 karat,so it wears much better than the original,or the gold on a double duck Best Regards Gary
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    Very nice work. This razor is one of the best shavers out there.

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    Lynn , I agree ,they are very nice shavers,Best Regards Gary
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    Gary, that is a very generous offer. Once i get the blade to the point I want it, I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks again.

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  9. 07-03-2007, 12:16 PM #9
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    Yes I think I will enjoy this razor very much. I think Gary does some very fine work, and quick to. I can't wait till it arrives on my door step.

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  10. 07-04-2007, 02:52 AM #10
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    Hey Gary,

    Looks great! As do all the razors you post!!

    Quick question on the gold platting.... How well does the gold actually wear? I mean does it still rub off fairly easy?

    Thanks!!
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