Thread: Polishing old metal to look new again

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

It's what I do!

BTW, if you notice the razors need a bit of "grease", dip them in baby oil, then rinse in hot water, i.e., hold them under a running tap for a bit. Should put everything back in order.

RT

Will mineral oil work? I just got a huge bottle of that and I believe its about the same composition of baby oil.

Baby oil is nothing more than mineral oil with scent added.

It will do what you need.

One other that I haven't seen anyone mention the use of is Ballistol. It is a lubricant that the German army developed and used to clean and lube their firearms, and is also useful for cleaning and preserving leather and many other items.

It is unique in that it is very effective, and is food safe, as well. You can buy it at most gun stores, etc.

Another thing I always do is sterilization. Boiling in water may not be enough and can damage some razors. Get some Barbiciide, put it in a jar and soak the entire razor for a few hours.

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Another thing I always do is sterilization. Boiling in water may not be enough and can damage some razors. Get some Barbiciide, put it in a jar and soak the entire razor for a few hours.

I dont have barbicide, but I do have clippercide it the can says if left for 20 minutes the item should be fully sterilized against all infectious deseases as well as bacteria.

Originally Posted by JLStorm

I dont have barbicide, but I do have clippercide it the can says if left for 20 minutes the item should be fully sterilized against all infectious deseases as well as bacteria.

lippercide is great. I use it all the time. It contains a lubricant too.

For the European SRP members I use solvol autosol and it can be bought from Auto shops or online Ebay
http://search.stores.ebay.com/solvol...sPageNameZWD1S

Tony

Originally Posted by Joe Lerch

Another thing I always do is sterilization. Boiling in water may not be enough and can damage some razors. Get some Barbiciide, put it in a jar and soak the entire razor for a few hours.

Joe, will things like barbicide or clippercide damage the scales? Do you have to take the razor off the handle before soaking it?

Originally Posted by dylandog

Joe, will things like barbicide or clippercide damage the scales? Do you have to take the razor off the handle before soaking it?

Clippercide isn't a problem because you spray it and can avoid the scales.

For Barbicide it's a good question. I tend to think NO, exept for the antique razors which use celluloid. Celluloid tends to be very sensitive. Barbicide has been in use a long time, and i remember when I was a kid, the barber used to throw everything in there, including razors. If you're worried the standard Barbicide jar comes with a holder (or ones are available) and you can adjust it so that with the razor open, the scales are out of the liquid.

I have the same question concerning the use of an iodophor solution. Ok to use as long as scales do not come into contact with it, or will non-stainless discolor?