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Post by theunnamed on Aug 2, 2014 4:51:57 GMT -6
I need a little help about this issue. I wonder whether we can take the top cap out from the head so I can buff the inside of the cap. Any ideas ?
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Post by PJGH on Aug 2, 2014 12:12:34 GMT -6
On a 1912, I'd say just click the cap off and carry on ...
On a TTO, I'm not sure of the mechanism so I'd err on the cautious side. Cotton wool buds is my weapon of choice. Q-tips? Is that the right term? Squirt a load of metal polish up there and get scrubbing! It can help to manually hold the cap closed so that the handle doesn't get in your way.
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 3, 2014 12:25:56 GMT -6
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Post by PJGH on Aug 3, 2014 14:54:11 GMT -6
Good call! Super results! Grab yourself a tube of Peek polish and apply a dab with a cotton cloth, like a handkerchief. You can polish up those toothbrush scratches in no time and give a really shiny finish.
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 4, 2014 1:07:40 GMT -6
Thank you Paul, I think I need to practice and experience more. I have a tube of polish. I will apply it gently.
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Post by birdlives on Aug 4, 2014 1:29:16 GMT -6
Wow, they sure are pretty.....Congratulations....after this I believe the tooth paste with whiteners and that tooth brush will be all you'll need....
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 4, 2014 7:29:39 GMT -6
Thank you! Yes now I can use a toothpaste
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Post by wchnu on Aug 5, 2014 19:29:20 GMT -6
Beautiful looking razor!!!! All the hard work pays off
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Post by RocketMan on Aug 7, 2014 22:13:47 GMT -6
Did you electroplate this yourself? It looks good.
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 8, 2014 8:21:19 GMT -6
Did you electroplate this yourself? It looks good. Yes I did it at home myself. Thank you.
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Post by coolbus18 on Aug 8, 2014 8:27:54 GMT -6
Very nice indeed!!
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Post by RocketMan on Aug 9, 2014 19:15:01 GMT -6
Did you electroplate this yourself? It looks good. Yes I did it at home myself. Thank you. Very nice! I have always been intrigued with the electroplating process but have never really looked at all that is required in order to do it at home. It would be great to replate the odd razor, maybe get a thick high end finish on a long time used personal razor or two. I do know that it is a very old process so I imagine it can be done with minimal equipment and some electricity. But, getting the item well cleaned, and the connection points on the item....sounds tricky. Good stuff!!
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 10, 2014 1:42:53 GMT -6
Thank you RocketManYes it can be done easily at home i guess except the *well* cleaning. A better cleaning requires aome chemical stuff which i dont wanna use at home. Because of this, there are some flaws but better than the old one
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Post by RocketMan on Aug 10, 2014 19:51:49 GMT -6
I can agree with the hesitancy to get involved with heavy duty chemicals but your razor looks just fine with the process you have used.
Can you describe your set up? Is it pretty straight ahead or.....?
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Post by theunnamed on Aug 11, 2014 7:53:45 GMT -6
Sure, actually its really straightforward. My setup consist of 1 lt. Bright Nickel bath which I purchased prepared. 1 pcs. Nickel Anode. and a charger. A voltage between 2V-3V can be used. I generally use 2.5V and keep the razor approximately 10cm away from the anode. First of all prepare the razor for the plating. A coarse compound to remove the prior plating and then buffing with the finer compounds. Next is the important part "degreasing" using some solutions such as a prepared degreaser, vinegar, lye bath etc. I'm just trying. I got a better result in lye bath I guess. Then the plating starts. I keep the razor almost 5 mins. in the bath. Actually It doesnt look like a thick plating but I'm worried about keeping it in much longer because I'm not sure about the results
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