Razor Plating Services

NOW TAKING ORDERS

Mirror Nickel – USA – $65 I Outside USA – $80 (Most Requested)

2 Tone Nickel/Gold – USA – $80 | Outside USA – $95

24K Hard Gold – USA – $90 I Outside USA – $105

RHODIUM – USA – $90 | Outside USA – $105

NO SALES TAX – NO SHIPPING FEES

Orders outside of USA – Price includes shipping. VAT, Customs, Duty, Tax may be charged by your country. I do not collect these. I mark on the Customs Form “Goods Returned After Repair or Alteration” with Tariff #9992.00.00 (Canada) or #9802.00.40 (Elsewhere) with the actual cost of just the replating. Invoiced through PayPal only (no cash, MO or checks)

EXCLUSIONS

• I do NOT work on anything made of Stainless Steel, Chrome, Zamak, Zinc, Pot Metal, Plastic, Titanium, Bronze, Aluminum.
• Gillette Razors I do NOT Replate – Toggles, Bottom Dials, Starburst, Black Handle Super Speeds, Super Adjustables, Blue Tips, Black Tips, razor cases.
• Other Brand razors I do NOT Replate – Gem Micromatics, Eclipse, Schick, GEM, EverReady, Non-Gillette Razors.
• I can replate Toggles if customer assumes risk that click spring may be weak and break after cleaning.
• I do not paint Red Tips, tto’s will be plated gold.
• I do not straighten bent teeth or do TuneUps anymore.
• Chris Spencer (BRG Founder) still does Tune-Ups and Repairs on any razor and can also Re-Plate Gem, Ever-Ready, Star, Schick, Karve and other modern and vintage brass base metal razors as well as polishing modern Stainless Steel razors through his Etsy Store. Email him direct at chrspe@duck.com

MY PROCESS:

1. Inspection, Adjustments are made, Guards are straightened, Doors are straightened, Mechanics are checked, EndCaps and Cracks are soldered, razor is then disassembled.
2. Extensive Deep Cleaning and Disinfection.
3. Outer Head Surface, guard Edge, Handle Bottom and Endcaps are resurfaced to remove ALL scratches and pitting then mirror polished smooth. The rest of the razor will have a polished factory finish. Heavy pitting under doors, cap and baseplate, if present, will be lessened but still be visible.
4. Hand Polish with special jewelers cloths.
5. ALL razors receive Ultrasonic Deep Clean / Disinfecting then Bright Nickel Plating.
6. Followed by plating with 24K Hard Gold or Rhodium if chosen.
7. As a coutesy, I paint the numbers and selector spring with Testors enamel paint on Adjustables. The black ring below the selector dial on Fatboys and Executives is now USA made automotive pinstriping. No warranty implied on paint or pinstriping. No longer painting Red and Blue Tips.
8. Reassembly, blade gap measurement is checked and set with a blade inserted, mechanics are checked.
9. Final Hand Polish

FATBOYS and Executives – I paint the numbers and selector spring with Testors enamel paint. The black ring below the selector dial is now USA made automotive pinstriping.

My Plating Guarantee covers the first 6 months under normal use, following these recommended cleaning proceedures: After each use, take the blade out and dry after use. Clean when needed with Dawn Soap. Dry with microfiber cloth.

I use a 24 karat hardened gold plating that is many times more thick (29 micro-inches) than the original plating or gold wash used in the early 1900’s. Anything less than 20µin is considered Electroplating, over 20µin is considered Gold Plate by the FTC. I provide a shave ready, restored razor with high hardness, corrosion and wear resistance.

Razors should be in good working condition, adjustments are included, please email first about any repairs needed as I may have a source for repairs. The final result is totally dependent upon the condition of the razor sent in. The nicer the condition, the nicer the final result. A heavily pitted razor will look 10X better, but may still have a few flaws or pits. Pitting almost always is present underneath the original plating, when removed, we do our best to remove it all. Cracks- if the handle is solid, cracks are left as is. If the handle barrel is loose, it is soldered from the inside to make handle solid, but crack may still appear.

TO ORDER

Use the order form for sending in razors for Replating. Pricing is below.

PRICING Includes Adjustments and Return Shipping.

My recommendation? Always- Mirror Nickel, longest lasting of most Gillette razors over the last 120 years. Outer Cap, Ends of Cap and Baseplate, Guard Edge are guranteed Mirror Polish. Other pieces are polished, but some area’s may not be mirrored due to keeping knurling and other features, lettering crisp.

• Mirror Nickel – USA – $65 I Outside USA – $80 Outer doors, Guard Edge, Handle End and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• 2-Tone Mirror Nickel/Gold – USA – $80 I Outside USA – $95 Mirror Nickel with End Caps, TBar, TTO and TTO End Button 24K Gold
• 24K Gold -USA – $90 I Outside USA – $105 Outer doors, Guard Edge, Handle End and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• 2-Tone Rhodium/Gold – USA – $95 | Outside USA – $110 Rhodium with End Caps, TBar, TTO and TTO End Button 24K Gold
• Rhodium -USA – $90 I Outside USA – $105 Outer doors, Guard Edge, Handle End and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.

• Add On Items (when ordering a full safety razor service) $5 Shipping charged if ordered without a Razor Replate.
• Single New End Cap $10 each (we supply the end cap, install, and plate with razor)
• 3 Piece Head (Top Cap) Replating – $25 Nickel $35 Gold or Rhodium
• 3 Piece Guard (Base Plate) Replating – $25 Nickel $35 Gold or Rhodium
• 3 Piece Handle Replating – $30 Nickel $40 Gold or Rhodium
• Nickel Razor Blade Bank – USA – $35 (Blade Banks may end up with a satin finish depending on the amount of scratches and pitting)
• Gold Razor Blade Bank – USA – $45 (Blade Banks may end up with a satin finish depending on the amount of scratches and pitting)

Recently deep cleaned and replated razors sometimes squeek! Through use, skin oils and shave soap will lubricate all the mechanisms. If you cant wait, use mineral oil.

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