Gillette Super Speed blue tip - How to remove spots?

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by gclyn, Aug 22, 2013.

  1. gclyn

    gclyn New Member

    Hi everyone, I just got a Gillette Super Speed blue tip, C-2 code, from a friend. After I soaked and cleaned it in warm soapy water, then used 70% isopropyl alcohol, I noticed some spots/markings at the end of the handle, see pic below.

    Anyone know what the spots are and how to remove them? Would Flitz work?

    Thanks

    -Chris


    SuperSpeed blue Tip close up.jpg


    SuperSpeed blue Tip.jpg
     
  2. Erik Redd

    Erik Redd Lizabeth, baby, I'm comin' to join ya.

    Scrubbing Bubbles and an old toothbrush would be the first thing to try.
     
  3. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Yup
     
  4. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    I agree,but take it slow and gentle till your absolutely sure it's on the plating and now the plating itself flaking....The razor itself looks to be in excellent condition, you did a real nice clean up on it....:)
     
  5. Kawika503

    Kawika503 Active Member

    Soft buffing cloth and some Brasso? That's what I would try if I've already "cleansed" it.
     
  6. Sunflake

    Sunflake Well-Known Member

    I hate to say it but to me it looks like the nickel plating is gone.
     
  7. feeltheburn

    feeltheburn Well-Known Member

    ^^ I was thinking the same thing. Are the handles on the blue-tips made of aluminum?
     
  8. gclyn

    gclyn New Member

    I think the handle of the blue tip super speed are aluminum? Thanks for the replies will try suggestions
     
  9. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    If the handle is aluminum then you should be able to buff the flaw out.
     
  10. gclyn

    gclyn New Member

    Hi everyone. Thanks for all your input. I only had Flitz around the house. I applied it and used a microfibre cloth to polish. After two passes, here is the result:

    Super Speed close up.jpg Super Speed close up post Flitz.jpg


    I have to do a some more touch up, to get it just right, but most of the spots are gone.
     
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  11. Sunflake

    Sunflake Well-Known Member

    Wheeeeew that is good news.
     
  12. Bobcat

    Bobcat Well-Known Member

    Gotta love Flitz! Good work!
     
  13. BigT

    BigT Well-Known Member

    Congrats!
     
  14. TitanTTB

    TitanTTB Well-Known Member

    Good work, it turned out great.
     
  15. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    GREAT JOB :happy096: Looks beautiful....:)
     

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