Thread: What product for the tang colour?

Hi, this is a general question aimed at all restorers, when you need to restore the tang to it's original colour such as a bluing or a black, I would be interested to know what products you rate and use.

Jamie

I am thinking cold gun bluing methods, at lest that is what I tried. Something like Birchwood Casey: Finishing List.

Bob

Thanks Bob I was also thinking Gun bluing kit would be the best option, also been toying with the idea of some of these anodizing coverings look quite good.

Jamie

I use Birchwood Casey "Super Blue" that is their newest and the best, I have found, by using WD-40 and a paper towel to stop the reaction, I can get the near exact look as the Vintage razors had

Originally Posted by gssixgun

I use Birchwood Casey "Super Blue" that is their newest and the best, I have found, by using WD-40 and a paper towel to stop the reaction, I can get the near exact look as the Vintage razors had

Thanks Glen I'll take a close look at that product.

Jamie

New to restoration. Most of the vintage razors I've seen don't seem to have had tangs treated thus, was this a common practice? It seems that blueing or browning would certainly enhance the appearance, gold or silver wash, too. I would appreciate a reply that briefly addresses which treatments were common to which blade makers. Many thanks

Couldn't tell you which treatments were common to which blade makers. I can say most if not all DD Special No1 razors I have seen have had blued tangs and spines when new. On a lot there is very little evidence left on the blade.

Bob

Originally Posted by jworlein

New to restoration. Most of the vintage razors I've seen don't seem to have had tangs treated thus, was this a common practice? It seems that blueing or browning would certainly enhance the appearance, gold or silver wash, too. I would appreciate a reply that briefly addresses which treatments were common to which blade makers. Many thanks

majority of razor are plain, but there are some models that are with blued tangs, and some that are gold plated.

Originally Posted by jworlein

New to restoration. Most of the vintage razors I've seen don't seem to have had tangs treated thus, was this a common practice? It seems that blueing or browning would certainly enhance the appearance, gold or silver wash, too. I would appreciate a reply that briefly addresses which treatments were common to which blade makers. Many thanks

As a few have already said only a very small number have a bluing or a black tang, noticed this to be more prevalent on some smaller wedges such as with the Red Imp, If they do come this way originally, well after restore it's always nice to put them back correctly, I'm a big fan of that contrast of a mirror polish blade and a blue finished tang myself.

Jamie

Brownell's 'Oxpho Blue' is another cold blueing solution that has worked. I've not used on razors, but on other tools. My inclination would be to try Glen's solution 'cause he's used product on razors more than most.