You won't believe it, but I did it...
I got my hands on a nice piece of razor on a flea market and decided to give it a try. Took it home, and started cleaning the blade and scales. After some brushing and cleansing, I decided to boil it, in order to sterilize the blade. So, I boiled it for about 10 minutes - note, it has metal scales -, and as I would have done with my DEs, I added some vinegar to the water and boiled it for another 10 minutes.
After returning to the kitchen, I got shocked! The blade turned black! :eek:
I think I "burnt" the blade with the vinegar, as there was a thick black coat covering the blade - except the scales (most be plated with nickel).
So, I think I deserve the title of "dumbest newbie ever"...
Now, after getting my self into trouble, because I did not ask for your advice, I need your help, gents! How can I get the blade to shine again?
Here are some pics I took after the disaster:
before any brushing or rubbing
http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pi...gqN51d3U01WtMM
after brushing with a toothbrush and some dishwasher
http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pi...WTkujaUsFXGpHI
http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pi...siC2YfBHn3qoNM
http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pi...8aL2nc9X25Iyvo
http://tkfiles.storage.live.com/y1pi...K7G-5dONLjLj2Q