I get really good results from soaking old gunky razors in hot soapy water. But, I've heard that Scrubbing Bubbles work well, so I have started adding that to the routine.
I have probably cleaned about 8 razors with Scrubbing Bubbles and not noticed anything bad. So yesterday I dropped 5 vintage Gillette's into a container with Scrubbing Bubbles, and I am pretty sure the Bubbles hurt the finish on the Razors!
It may be that the finish was hurt before and I never noticed it. But, I find this hard to believe, I did two soaks in soapy water before doing the Bubbles phase and never noticed the blemishes. Sure, next time I could soak for less time and use a lighter concentration, but why risk it?
My concentration was about 70% Bubbles, 30% water.
The Razors were soaking for an hour.
There was also a War Time Plastic handle Tech in at the time (if that makes a difference).
Maybe I am wrong, what do you think? Was it the Bubbles or did I just not notice the blemishes before? Maybe it has something to do with the TupperWare container? Anybody else experience anything like this? Any thoughts welcome.
Aristocrat Jnr.!!! (The blemish is the copper)
Travel Tech Head
This is the setup
I have probably cleaned about 8 razors with Scrubbing Bubbles and not noticed anything bad. So yesterday I dropped 5 vintage Gillette's into a container with Scrubbing Bubbles, and I am pretty sure the Bubbles hurt the finish on the Razors!
It may be that the finish was hurt before and I never noticed it. But, I find this hard to believe, I did two soaks in soapy water before doing the Bubbles phase and never noticed the blemishes. Sure, next time I could soak for less time and use a lighter concentration, but why risk it?
My concentration was about 70% Bubbles, 30% water.
The Razors were soaking for an hour.
There was also a War Time Plastic handle Tech in at the time (if that makes a difference).
Maybe I am wrong, what do you think? Was it the Bubbles or did I just not notice the blemishes before? Maybe it has something to do with the TupperWare container? Anybody else experience anything like this? Any thoughts welcome.
Aristocrat Jnr.!!! (The blemish is the copper)
Travel Tech Head
This is the setup
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