Thread: Polishing a razor

I've never tried Maas but I've got some Autosol, anyone know how they compare?

Originally Posted by Lemur

I've never tried Maas but I've got some Autosol, anyone know how they compare?

I haven't used Maas, but I have used Autosol and Mothers. I found they worked more or less equally well, but Mothers is more pleasant to work with as the smell is much less pronounced. Sorry, I didn't really answer your question but I thought I'd mention that in case you're familiar with Mothers.

Originally Posted by Cangooner

I haven't used Maas, but I have used Autosol and Mothers. I found they worked more or less equally well, but Mothers is more pleasant to work with as the smell is much less pronounced. Sorry, I didn't really answer your question but I thought I'd mention that in case you're familiar with Mothers.

I've never heard of Mothers, but thanks anyway!

I've used mothers as well but I find that it leaves a sheen on it that then needs to be buffed off- some kind of reaction takes place- maybe I'm using the wrong kind of mothers compound

Maas works very well at removing dirt, rust etc.

flitz is my number 1. it eats up rust and black stuff like nothing. after that, polish again after a high grit sand job and you got a mirror finish if the razor is in half decent shape in the start

Originally Posted by OCDshaver

I was really surprised what this stuff did for a rather weathered looking old razor. Just a rag and a tube of this stuff. SimiChrome Polish. Worked great.

I have used that a lot on my big rigs. It has a grit in it that gets into some of the pitting but not all. I have been hesitant on using it on my straights because of the chemicals in it. Not sure what is in it but it is a miracle worker on aluminum for sure.