Thread: Replacing Rubber Tang Grip on EPBD

I've seen a Puma with the rubber missing. The shank was relieved in that area and would make it very difficult to shave with it. Sorry, the razor was not mine and I don't have access to it to get a picture. Just think if it as a rim w/o the tire. I don't know if you razor would have the same issue. To replace it Google "vulcanizing rubber". To repair it you may want to consider RTV.: Amazon.com: Permatex 81158 Black RTV Silicone- 3-Ounce: Automotive

As a Tool and Die Maker I have worked with both. It's too much detail for me to post but the info is available on line with some searching.

Yes I have heard about puma with the rubber missing. I think there was a thread on Badger and Blade about replacing it. I also saw a Puma where it was replaced successfully, let me get the links for you.

It's not a great thread (actually it is terrible - not very informative, still something there) but here it is anyway:

Puma Rubber Grip - Badger & Blade

And this is what the final product looked like so it can be done:

FS: Tanifuji and Puma - Badger & Blade

You might experiment with brushing some of this Plasti Dip stuff on and see how it works. That way you wouldn't have to remove it from the scales. I've never used it on a razor but did dip a crescent wrench and some pliers into it years ago and they have both held up well.

Plasti Dip Protective Coating Products | Synthetic Rubber Dip Coating

for BL (if you actually wanted it) heat shrink tubing should match the original pretty good
It may look a little off on the EPBD tho sinse the original is a made to fit grip thingy

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Of course. Bad light, worse photographer!
As you can see, it's far from NOS, but it is shiny, & in far better nick than the photo's imply.

That doesn't look to bad on the EPDB. I had expected for it to look like a skeleton.

Thanks guys for all the replies. Some very good info, ideas and links.