Thread: Just got a gift from a coworker... wow

So I have been helping a friend at work and he found out about me connecting and working on razors and he gave this to me as appreciation from my help





I'm just wowed by it! Seems like it need very little work and more of a cleaning (for some reason he kept it immersed in machine oil...)

Very nice!!

Be careful with the gold as it will polish right off, try dish soap and a soft non abrasive cloth first

I need to get some new colleagues

That's great, I look forward to seeing it when you have done some work on it.

Originally Posted by Porl

I need to get some new colleagues

That's great, I look forward to seeing it when you have done some work on it.

Same here, at best I get a cup of coffee..

That's awesome very considerate co-worker. As Rob stated be careful of the gold wash. It doesn't take much to remove it. Hope to see it ready

Originally Posted by rodb

Same here, at best I get a cup of coffee..

Wow, you get that much?

Nice gift! at least your co workers know what you like.

i recomend to use a cuetip dipped in vinegar or lemon juice and a wood toothpick to remove the rust on the goldwash...dont go anywhere near the goldwash with polish....after you clean the goldwash you can cover it with a transparent layer of tape after you degrease the blade....cut the excess out with an X-acto knife...make sure to leave 1 mm in excess of the lines....press the tape realy good against the blade.
The tape should be able to let you polish in peace and even hand sand at @ 1500 -2k grit...after you clean it and remove the tape if there is glue left on the goldwash ...use acetone.
The golden lira on the scaes ...cover it with tape if you plan on polishing the scales...it can dissapear easy.
Hope it helps

Originally Posted by ovidiucotiga

Nice gift! at least your co workers know what you like.

i recomend to use a cuetip dipped in vinegar or lemon juice and a wood toothpick to remove the rust on the goldwash...dont go anywhere near the goldwash with polish....after you clean the goldwash you can cover it with a transparent layer of tape after you degrease the blade....cut the excess out with an X-acto knife...make sure to leave 1 mm in excess of the lines....press the tape realy good against the blade.
The tape should be able to let you polish in peace and even hand sand at @ 1500 -2k grit...after you clean it and remove the tape if there is glue left on the goldwash ...use acetone.
The golden lira on the scaes ...cover it with tape if you plan on polishing the scales...it can dissapear easy.
Hope it helps

Thank you for the tips, they are really helpful! What would you use to polish the scales?

Originally Posted by ppucci

Thank you for the tips, they are really helpful! What would you use to polish the scales?

I use metal polish on my scales (Simichrome or Blue Magic) it does a great job.

Aloha!

Gadzooks! A Filly as a thank you? You won the coworker lottery my friend.

Congrats and enjoy.

-Zip