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    Hi, I have a weekly set of Bismarck 5/8 razors. They are marvelous razors but the gold etchings on the blade and its spine of the razors are gone mostly. Does anyone have any idea how can I fix this problem or can I ?
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    You can electroplate with gold wash but it is quite expensive to buy the kit, I dare say there are companies out there that would do it for you. A down and dirty method is to use a gold permanent pen then renascence wax to protect, it does work but wont last forever and won’t have the same depth or lustre.
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    Have you tried 'Rub-n-Buff? It comes in Gold and Silver. Can get it on eBay or possibly craft stores. I use it on embossed scales.
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    Yup, can be re-plated, but is costly in the $80-100 range and must be un and repined adding to the cost.

    I remove a lot of gold on a lot of customer daily drivers, as it looks terrible once scratched. All Gold wash/plating is very fragile. So, even re-plated it will easily scratch or rub off with regular use.

    Back Roads Gold does nice re-plating on double edge razors at a reasonable cost. I think he used to do straight razors. I do not think he will un and re-pin.

    Re-plate if it is a wall hanger otherwise, leave it off and use it.

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    Yes, I tried the permanent pen, it worked . I washed, rubbed and it was there till I oiled the razor and oil wiped off the gold.
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    I watched some videos about rub-n-buff , I think it is worth to try
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    Rub n buff will tarnish if not sealed. I use it frequently for faux finishes, I seal with clear lacquer.

    Rub n Buff is just paint and will dull/tarnish just like unsealed gold paint.
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    All that gold don’t make it shave
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcrideshd View Post
    All that gold don’t it shave
    Yes sir you are right. But it is Juusst human nature. You know Although We make the same thing in the end we want to make it with a beautiful girl 😁
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    Yep your right, it’s always humans who think it’s pretty.
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