My Lambda Ares was starting to patina and I wasn't much of a fan. So, I decided to check out different ways to clean it. Keep in mind that the Bronze metal that Lambda uses is very hard and may be the reason it reacts differently to the cleaning process. With that said, and after watching several YouTubers, I proceeded.
The first method was to pour some Ketchup in a container and cover the razor parts thoroughly, put ins a fridge and leave it for about 1/2 hour. RESULTS: NOTHING.
The second method was to pour equal amounts of Ketchup and Water in a container. Put in the razor parts till fully covered and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then using a soft toothbrush, scrub each of the razor parts thoroughly and replace them in the ketchup mixture for another 3 minutes, repeat 2 more times till you reach the 10 minute (approx) mark. Rinse all the parts completely and then use toothpaste and toothbrush to scrub all the areas of all the razor parts, Rinse and dry. RESULTS: BETTER, MUCH BETTER
The third and final approach was one given to me by Theo at Lambda. I used Dursol Shine polishing paste. Just use your hands no tools, not even a toothbrush. Let is set for a few minutes (I did 5) and then rinse with warm soapy water. RESULTS: EVEN BETTER, NOT PRISTINE (that would have taken more rubbing and time and I am basically lazy) BUT THE RESULTS WERE QUITE GOOD.
I Would love to hear other approaches to removing patina from bronze, not involving a Dremel or other mechanical object.
The first method was to pour some Ketchup in a container and cover the razor parts thoroughly, put ins a fridge and leave it for about 1/2 hour. RESULTS: NOTHING.
The second method was to pour equal amounts of Ketchup and Water in a container. Put in the razor parts till fully covered and let it sit for 3 minutes. Then using a soft toothbrush, scrub each of the razor parts thoroughly and replace them in the ketchup mixture for another 3 minutes, repeat 2 more times till you reach the 10 minute (approx) mark. Rinse all the parts completely and then use toothpaste and toothbrush to scrub all the areas of all the razor parts, Rinse and dry. RESULTS: BETTER, MUCH BETTER
The third and final approach was one given to me by Theo at Lambda. I used Dursol Shine polishing paste. Just use your hands no tools, not even a toothbrush. Let is set for a few minutes (I did 5) and then rinse with warm soapy water. RESULTS: EVEN BETTER, NOT PRISTINE (that would have taken more rubbing and time and I am basically lazy) BUT THE RESULTS WERE QUITE GOOD.
I Would love to hear other approaches to removing patina from bronze, not involving a Dremel or other mechanical object.