Razor Salvation, How did I restore my razor...

First of all, and before I begin, I would like to thank every single person that helped me with their experience and expertise. You guys were a tremendous help and I thank you again.

Secondly, I would like to share the photos before the work.

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So today, as expected, I received my order of Autosol and thought of getting down to business. So the first thing I did was cover up the Gold parts with tape. Here's what I got to with a lot of patience, a lot of cutting with scissors and working with small pieces.

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After all important parts are covered, I used q-tips to clean and rub all the uncovered surfaces over and over again. After that's done, I cleaned as much as possible before I took the tape off. Now guys, I don't know what other people have as advice to take off what remains of that tape but I found that the tape residue gets off easily if the blade is put under hot water and then cleaned over and over again with tissue.

Anyway, here's the finished product.

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Now, there is still some rust that is not cleaned which is inside the gold wash logo in between the gold which I couldn't take the risk of cleaning, but someone offered me the advice of using nail polish which I might give a try next time I clean this razor.

I hope this post helps someone and thank you again for the help you offered me.

Well done!

Deeeeeeeeeecent!

Well done sir!

Beautiful job. It came out great

Good job! Good as new.

Super job!! Well done.

I recall your original post and am very happy that it all worked out so well for you, congrats. Next time you could try painters tape Painter's Mate Green or gaffers tape Gaffer tape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia which come off more easily and leave little if any residue.

Bob

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I recall your original post and am very happy that it all worked out so well for you, congrats. Next time you could try painters tape Painter's Mate Green or gaffers tape Gaffer tape - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia which come off more easily and leave little if any residue.

Bob

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Thank you, that's a good idea actually. I've had some more ideas as well like I mentioned things like nail polish which I could easily put over the gold alone and go down to clean even between the gold washs.

Hi on the nail polish idea... What do you used to take it off with when you're done?

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Originally Posted by Johnus

Hi on the nail polish idea... What do you used to take it off with when you're done?

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I haven't tried that out yet, but of course I have a mother and I have a sister and the guy also said it, you'd use acetone for it. That's what is usually used to take nail polish off.

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Originally Posted by Armageddon

Thank you, that's a good idea actually. I've had some more ideas as well like I mentioned things like nail polish which I could easily put over the gold alone and go down to clean even between the gold washs.

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Yea, I like the idea of nail polish also and thank Neil Miller for mentioning that in the other thread. Lots of good tips to file away for future for sure.

Bob

Fantastic results and thank you for sharing the process with us...what is your next project?

Nice job! Glad it turned out. Now remember, nothing but water!!! Well and oil after to wipe off the razor.

Paul

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Originally Posted by MJC

Fantastic results and thank you for sharing the process with us...what is your next project?

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I am still mastering the art of honing and I've honed my razor several times with good and bad results and I've learned so much from my mistakes. The razor got honed after the polishing, got oiled and is back in its box. I do beleive today's hone was the best I've done so far and I will share the experience of the blade when I shave. I cut myself a couple of days ago when I shaved, I let down my attention for a second and the next thing you know I got a bad straight cut. It happens to the best of us I guess. Next project would be trying to acquire nail polish, and learn the art of only covering the gold and polishing the heck out of the razor getting it new out of the box.

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Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Nice job! Glad it turned out. Now remember, nothing but water!!! Well and oil after to wipe off the razor.

Paul

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Sure thing, It is fully oiled and in the box. I haven't used anything on it and am not planning to. I use olive oil, I believe that any kind of oil should be good enough even though some use other oil. I would be willing to see if I'm wrong with my assumption though. And thank you again for the advice you offered me so far.

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Originally Posted by Armageddon

Sure thing, It is fully oiled and in the box. I haven't used anything on it and am not planning to. I use olive oil, I believe that any kind of oil should be good enough even though some use other oil. I would be willing to see if I'm wrong with my assumption though. And thank you again for the advice you offered me so far.

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Olive oil will get sticky and thick if left on for a long time. If it is your only razor that will work. When you have a larger collection you may I prefer a thinner longer lasting oil. The one I currently use is from classic shaving. I have had the bottle for two years now and still half full. I make a small line down the center of twice folded TP and fold over the spine and wipe down. No stains or water marks.

Paul

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Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I make a small line down the center of twice folded TP and fold over the spine and wipe down.

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I didn't understand this part, but after my last encounter, I actually over all metal (non-gold) surfaces with oil and I use it every couple of days sometimes a bit more like now because of my cut. So basically I don't have a problem with olive oil but I would be interested in knowing what kind of oil you guys use to keep them in shape. And thank you for the reply.

mineral oil.

mineral oil

Camelia OIl is good but slightly thick, Ballistol is better (thinner - more creep - skin friendly) and Tuf-Glide is excellent (but expensive). Even sewing machine oil is a good choice. Clove oil has been used in the past blended with another oil - its antiseptic properties keep the other oil from going off (eg Camelia can go a bit rancid depending on type).

Regards,
Neil

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Originally Posted by Armageddon

Sure thing, It is fully oiled and in the box. I haven't used anything on it and am not planning to. I use olive oil, I believe that any kind of oil should be good enough even though some use other oil. I would be willing to see if I'm wrong with my assumption though. And thank you again for the advice you offered me so far.

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First and foremost, very nice work! That's a job to be very proud of!

As far as oils go, I guess any oil is better than no oil at all but with that said, I'm with Neil on the use of Ballistol, I've also used WD-40 but I like the Ballistol better. They both go on very nice but I think that the Ballistol rinses off easier and besides I like the smell!

I know that it's widely available in Europe and the states. The unit that I prefer came with a manual squeeze squirt-er but I don't use the squirt-er, I just remove the cap and apply some on an old piece of t-shirt, gently wipe it on spine to edge so that it's well covered this is done after I've made sure that the razor was cleaned, rinsed and completely dry! Amazon has a 16oz can for about $12 plus shipping.

Again, nice work!:rock:

Thank you guys for the replies, you guys are tremendous help.

Outstanding!! Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!

tinkersd

Another blade-ah has been saved!!! Can Aih getta A-men! (( just playing off the topic title, =D )) Excellent work there. I like how you were able to preserve the etching. Very clean, very nice.

JackofDiamonds

Fantastic! Are you sure you made all this with the help of Autosol only?

Wondering what Autosol you used, paste or liquid or Dursol?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Zelenbakh

Fantastic! Are you sure you made all this with the help of Autosol only?

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Yes it was all done by autosol, qtips, some electric tape and a looooot of patience for cutting and sticking.

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Originally Posted by MJC

Wondering what Autosol you used, paste or liquid or Dursol?

Thanks

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I'm not sure what Dursol is, but it came in a tube, it wasn't liquid. It's like moisturizing cream texture. The box says Metal Polish and it's Gold and Black colored.

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Originally Posted by Armageddon

Yes it was all done by autosol, qtips, some electric tape and a looooot of patience for cutting and sticking.



I'm not sure what Dursol is, but it came in a tube, it wasn't liquid. It's like moisturizing cream texture. The box says Metal Polish and it's Gold and Black colored.

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The Gold and Black is the paste, thanks for the heads-up. Dursol is another paste that shows up under the same producer, it might be a private label version.

And thanks again for sharing your work and process with us, it was very helpful to see how you pulled it all together.