@locodoggy Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I'm no longer focusing on Men's Grooming, and instead computer security (my real full time job). I'll post something here when I have my new channel up and running.
@123zoranche123 The purpose of this video wasn't to increase the value of this safety razor, it was to explain how to clean it it. If you have an expensive (antique) safety razor, you can use this tutorial to clean it. There are used safety razors on the market that are worth hundreds of dollars.
By the way, you don't need to capitalize You and stupid is spelled wrong. Please improve the quality of your future posts here or they will be deleted.
@MrControl735 That's true. The purpose of this video wasn't to increase the value of a safety razor, it was to explain how to do it. This way, if you have a really expensive (antique) safety razor, you can use this tutorial to clean it.
@123zoranche123 Sure, if your goal is to just shine a razor, then it would be cheaper to buy a new one. However, this video was demonstrative of the process you would go through if you wanted to restore an antique razor, or possibly a family heirloom. In these cases, it would be the individual item that is precious, not just the attainment of having any DE safety razor. Thanks for the comments.
So the use of comet or some other abrasive is what I was trying to avoid when I wanted to clean this razor. While there was enough pitting on this one that it didn't make too much of a difference, I wanted to make sure that anyone cleaning a razor that was plated wouldn't use this method and really mess up their razor. So yeah, doing it with vinegar, hot water and abrasives will work, but I think the metalwax does a better / safer job.
@eyepatchinc Hey, All you need is a Toothbrush, Comet Cleanser & Toothpaste also pipe cleaners or something to clean in the tight spots and Rubbing Alcohol. 1. Soak the razor in a combination of hot water and Comet cleanser for 5-10min (a couple shakes in your soaking cup will be fine), 2. Shake a little Comet cleanser on the razor and scrub with Toothbrush until grim is gone then rinse. 3. Polish up with a little toothpaste on the brush, rinse. 4. disinfect w/ alcohol by pouring over razor.
@Basketball80 Thanks for the info. I tried a method I saw in a video by manic59 where he used a mix of vinegar and hot water, then scrubbed. It worked pretty well. Your method sounds more thorough. But do you think the Comet and/or toothpaste could be abrasive? My razor is 53 years old so it has some pitting. I wouldn't wanna make it worse.
@eyepatchinc It's fine. I cleaned about 5 razors using this method and they turned out great! The razors were mostly from the mid '50s early '60s. But yeah, the mix of hot water and vinegar is a really good idea too. Vinegar works wonders,
@eyepatchinc Yeah, there are. If you follow the links I posted on the page, you will find some other options. This however is the safest route (in the case of precious metals or plated metals). I wouldn't recommend Comet or toothpaste as they sometimes have abrasives in them. If you just want it clean (for use) then these would be OK. If you want to polish it for display (and / or use) then I would suggest looking into the more expensive products.
@meyiyiyi55 Did you use any of the stuff from this video, or did you restore it some other way. Always interested to hear what works and what doesn't! Congrats on your '23 Autostrop.
@best4men i used baking soda peroxide and mouthwash,made a paste and used a soft toothbrush,this razor was really bad but looks new now.been restoring antique bikes as a hobby for 25 years now,so the razor was a no brainer.but good video.
Great video. Very informative.
locodoggy 1 month ago
@locodoggy Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I'm no longer focusing on Men's Grooming, and instead computer security (my real full time job). I'll post something here when I have my new channel up and running.
best4men 1 month ago
when he said metal cleaner, all i thought of was Seinfeld (thumbs up if you know what episode)
CorCat87 2 months ago 3
@123zoranche123 The purpose of this video wasn't to increase the value of this safety razor, it was to explain how to clean it it. If you have an expensive (antique) safety razor, you can use this tutorial to clean it. There are used safety razors on the market that are worth hundreds of dollars.
By the way, you don't need to capitalize You and stupid is spelled wrong. Please improve the quality of your future posts here or they will be deleted.
best4men 6 months ago 2
@MrControl735 That's true. The purpose of this video wasn't to increase the value of a safety razor, it was to explain how to do it. This way, if you have a really expensive (antique) safety razor, you can use this tutorial to clean it.
best4men 6 months ago
@123zoranche123 Sure, if your goal is to just shine a razor, then it would be cheaper to buy a new one. However, this video was demonstrative of the process you would go through if you wanted to restore an antique razor, or possibly a family heirloom. In these cases, it would be the individual item that is precious, not just the attainment of having any DE safety razor. Thanks for the comments.
best4men 11 months ago
So the use of comet or some other abrasive is what I was trying to avoid when I wanted to clean this razor. While there was enough pitting on this one that it didn't make too much of a difference, I wanted to make sure that anyone cleaning a razor that was plated wouldn't use this method and really mess up their razor. So yeah, doing it with vinegar, hot water and abrasives will work, but I think the metalwax does a better / safer job.
best4men 1 year ago
What about:
-Soak in Hot water
-Scrub with Comet Cleanser and a toothbrush
-Maybe follow that up with using toothpaste for a nice polish
-Then wipe down with rubbing alcohol
Basketball80 1 year ago
this is a very expensive cleaning method. sure the results are great, but there has to be a better way for poor folks like me.
eyepatchinc 1 year ago 5
@eyepatchinc Hey, All you need is a Toothbrush, Comet Cleanser & Toothpaste also pipe cleaners or something to clean in the tight spots and Rubbing Alcohol. 1. Soak the razor in a combination of hot water and Comet cleanser for 5-10min (a couple shakes in your soaking cup will be fine), 2. Shake a little Comet cleanser on the razor and scrub with Toothbrush until grim is gone then rinse. 3. Polish up with a little toothpaste on the brush, rinse. 4. disinfect w/ alcohol by pouring over razor.
Basketball80 1 year ago
@Basketball80 Thanks for the info. I tried a method I saw in a video by manic59 where he used a mix of vinegar and hot water, then scrubbed. It worked pretty well. Your method sounds more thorough. But do you think the Comet and/or toothpaste could be abrasive? My razor is 53 years old so it has some pitting. I wouldn't wanna make it worse.
eyepatchinc 1 year ago
@eyepatchinc It's fine. I cleaned about 5 razors using this method and they turned out great! The razors were mostly from the mid '50s early '60s. But yeah, the mix of hot water and vinegar is a really good idea too. Vinegar works wonders,
Basketball80 1 year ago
@Basketball80 right on. Thanks for the tip! I will try this
eyepatchinc 1 year ago
@Basketball80 Yeah, Vinegar is pretty cool at cleaning all sorts of stuff.
best4men 11 months ago
@eyepatchinc Yeah, there are. If you follow the links I posted on the page, you will find some other options. This however is the safest route (in the case of precious metals or plated metals). I wouldn't recommend Comet or toothpaste as they sometimes have abrasives in them. If you just want it clean (for use) then these would be OK. If you want to polish it for display (and / or use) then I would suggest looking into the more expensive products.
best4men 11 months ago
@eyepatchinc 2 words Scrubbing Bubbles
Mthesale 2 days ago
just use CLR
5tonyvvvv 1 year ago
This was really funny.
RedBankKid 1 year ago
antique razors are the way to go.i use a 1923 autostrop.i restored it and it was a pleasure.
meyiyiyi55 1 year ago
@meyiyiyi55 Did you use any of the stuff from this video, or did you restore it some other way. Always interested to hear what works and what doesn't! Congrats on your '23 Autostrop.
best4men 1 year ago
@best4men i used baking soda peroxide and mouthwash,made a paste and used a soft toothbrush,this razor was really bad but looks new now.been restoring antique bikes as a hobby for 25 years now,so the razor was a no brainer.but good video.
meyiyiyi55 1 year ago
@best4men hey nice job.great vid..i got really old school strait japanese blades..whats a good honing stone.and techniques
5tonyvvvv 1 year ago
fuck it just buy a new one
crazyanimal187 1 year ago
make some more videos!
vladimirobamaosama 1 year ago