Gillette British Flare Tips & Rockets Collection Complete

[Kam Sanghera]

Here are my British Flare Tips and Rockets, well the collection is almost complete. Only missing the British Gillette TV. All in great condition, apart from the Flare Tip.

This seems to be tarnished badly, Any advice on getting this razor gleaming again, would be much appreciated.

 

[AndyBoyUK]

Here are my British Flare Tips and Rockets, well the collection is almost complete. Only missing the British Gillette TV. All in great condition, apart from the Flare Tip.

This seems to be tarnished badly, Any advice on getting this razor gleaming again, would be much appreciated.

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If I had to clean these razors I would get some Tesco Limescale Remover power foam spray. spray the razors and use an old toothbrush and give them a scrub all over, rinse off and dry, you'll be pleased with the result .... Andy

 

[Blademonkey]

Here are my British Flare Tips and Rockets, well the collection is almost complete. Only missing the British Gillette TV. All in great condition, apart from the Flare Tip.

This seems to be tarnished badly, Any advice on getting this razor gleaming again, would be much appreciated.

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Fantastic collection you have there, I asum you have tried to clean up the tarnished one without success, which would indicate plating loss, if that's the case, personally I would a, look for another, b, have it replated. Wishing good luck.

 

[Kam Sanghera]

If I had to clean these razors I would get some Tesco Limescale Remover power foam spray. spray the razors and use an old toothbrush and give them a scrub all over, rinse off and dry, you'll be pleased with the result .... Andy

I've tried Cif Spray in a can, which foams up,and then scrubbed with an old toothbrush. Didn't really do anything.

 

[Blademonkey]

Fantastic collection you have there, I asum you have tried to clean up the tarnished one without success, which would indicate plating loss, if that's the case, personally I would a, look for another, b, have it replated. Wishing good luck.

If you haven't tried to clean see advice from @AndyBoyUK.

 

[Blademonkey]

You could try soaking for a while in vinegar, if no joy it's pr the nickel plate that's come off.....replate or replace.

 

[AndyBoyUK]

I've tried Cif Spray in a can, which foams up,and then scrubbed with an old toothbrush. Didn't really do anything.

OK I've had a dig around and found CILLIT BANG POWER CLEANER GREASE AND SPARKLE 750ML I have not used it but must be worth a try.... Andy

 

[flobberdob]

Nice collection but where is your Rocket HD? A Aristocrat Jr could arguably be part of that collection to

Peek polish is good for getting a good shine on your razors, combined with a bit of elbow grease!

 

[AndyBoyUK]

If you haven't tried to clean see advice from @AndyBoyUK.

Thanks Paul this message brings my message count up to 100, obviously I won't live long enough to catch you up.
You joined just before me 544 and 768 you've done well, how do we earn trophy points?

 

[Blademonkey]

Thanks Paul this message brings my message count up to 100, obviously I won't live long enough to catch you up.
You joined just before me 544 and 768 you've done well, how do we earn trophy points?

I have no idea Andy nor do I give one tbh, have a nice weekend mate.

 

[AndyBoyUK]

I have no idea Andy nor do I give one tbh, have a nice weekend mate.

Paul you've caught me out again tbh? - well it's still early in the morning....
I went to the link below
http://theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/acronyms-and-abbreviations.14736/
All I found in the T section of Acronyms and Abbreviations used on TSR are
T&H Truefitt & Hill
TOBS Taylor of Old Bond Street
And you have a nice weekend I will probably sign off now.

 

[Kam Sanghera]

Nice collection but where is your Rocket HD? A Aristocrat Jr could arguably be part of that collection to

Peek polish is good for getting a good shine on your razors, combined with a bit of elbow grease!

I've got the set of Junior's and most of HD rockets (all aluminium, part aluminium, 72g,74g, Set 52A etc...).

 

[globalm]

Trophy points are not in use on TSR.

 

[Blademonkey]

Paul you've caught me out again tbh? - well it's still early in the morning....
I went to the link below
http://theshavingroom.co.uk/community/index.php?threads/acronyms-and-abbreviations.14736/
All I found in the T section of Acronyms and Abbreviations used on TSR are
T&H Truefitt & Hill
TOBS Taylor of Old Bond Street
And you have a nice weekend I will probably sign off now.

To be honest!

 

[Ferrum]

Fantastic collection you have there, I asum you have tried to clean up the tarnished one without success, which would indicate plating loss, if that's the case, personally I would a, look for another, b, have it replated. Wishing good luck.

It's unusual to see a uniform "tarnish" over the whole razor, and it would suggest that the whole thing may have been immersed in something not very good for the plating. There is anecdotal evidence that some cleaning/disinfecting solutions can cause damage, especially if the razor is left in them for an extended period.
You've tried the Cif Spray, to no effect. I personally would grab some Peek metal polish, select a very small and unobtrusive area of tarnish, and see if it will polish up. If it doesn't, then I'd say the plating isn't tarnished, but has somehow been damaged. The remedy then would be a re-plate or a better grade replacement, as @Blademonkey suggests.

 

[Kam Sanghera]

Nice collection but where is your Rocket HD? A Aristocrat Jr could arguably be part of that collection to

Peek polish is good for getting a good shine on your razors, combined with a bit of elbow grease!

From Back, Left to Right,

Anniversary Set No 52A (Aluminium), Rocket Set No.54A,
French Set No55 Monobloc
Rocket HD 500 (74g), Rocket HD (Aluminium Handle)
Rocket HD (71g), Parat