I picked up an OCMM recently that is badly brassed all over and I would like to remove the nickle and polish up the brass. I would rather try it without using really strong chemicals or reverse electroplating if possible.
I have a Damaskeene in rough shape and I as well would appreciate input on this. How would one get into all the grooves and crevices ?
I'd love a solution (!) where I could submerge the razor and then pick it up after some time and be nickel plating free.
I am not even going to bother. I can use the Money from "No Buy July" and send it to Razor Emporium. Granted it is $50 but all I have to do is mail it to them. I will have to make sure I get some before and after photos. If I decide to go through with it.
I've been kinda studying up on this very thing for a little while now. Burnout ruled out the two most popular (effective?) ways to remove plating with the original post. I am sure there's a solution like tuxxdk described but I'm betting its cost is a deal breaker. I'm pretty sure I saw a solution on Caswell Inc. website but it was expensive. Have you tried Cameo or Barkeepers Friend? Both are somewhat mildly abrasive.
OK So I've been doing more research and it looks like the best course is to electrically de-plate the razor. A lot of sites give a method using acetone to remove the plating, but that makes zero sense for metals, for paints sure, but not metals. Looks like I'll be putting this my to do list.
I've slowly been amassing the arsenal to de-plate/re-plate. I am almost there and will definitely be posting about it with before/after photos.
Interesting! Didn't realize any vintage razors were chrome plated, I thought they were nickle or precious metal plated. Not sure if that makesany difference in removing the plating or not.
You can use Vinegar for nickel, just try to boil it ~15 mins. If not completely removed, use dremel with a felt and white polishing compound.
