Razor Plating Services

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

2 Tone Nickel/Gold – USA – $75 | Outside USA – $90

24K Hard Gold – USA – $80 I Outside USA – $95

NOTE!! I will start up the new shop Sept 23. You may send your razor now and they will be processed in order received.

RHODIUM COMING SOON Mid October!! – No longer plating Platinum

NO SALES TAX – NO SHIPPING FEES – JUST AN AWESOME RAZOR WITH THE FASTEST TURNAROUND IN THE INDUSTRY!!! 5-7 Days!

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)

Need a completed, replated razor or original user grade razors? Check out my Etsy store.

EXCLUSIONS – NO MORE STAINLESS STEEL – Its just not consistant. I do not plate TOGGLES (I can if customer assumes the risk), Bottom Dials, Black Handle Gillettes, Super Adjustables, Blue Tips, Gem Micromatics, Chrome, Zamak, Zinc, Pot Metal Razors, Plastic, Starburst, Titanium, Bronze, Aluminum handle, Eclipse, Schick Eversharp all metal handle, any replated razor I did not do. Not replating Razor Cases at this time. I can plate Red Tips but will not paint the TTO (TTO can be plated Nickel or Gold). No more Factory Fresh Nickel.

MY PROCESS:

1. Inspection, Repairs are made, guards are straightened, doors are straightened, mechanics are checked, endcaps soldered, razor is then disassembled.
2. Extensive Deep Cleaning and Disinfection.
3. Outer Head Surface 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 at 160 degrees then 160 degree Electroclean, then Acid Surface Activation, 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.2

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, we do offer repairs, please email first about any repairs needed.  I straighten comb teeth at owners risk only, 50% of the time the teeth break. Plating issues or cleanliness does not matter much. 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. 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 Prices include TuneUp, Repair 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 – $65 Outer doors and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• 2-Tone – $75 TuneUp plus Mirror Nickel with End Caps, TBar, TTO and TTO End Button 24K Gold.
• 24K Gold – $80 Outer doors and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• RHODIUM COMING SOON!! – No longer plating PlatinumMirror Nickel – USA – $65 I Outside USA – $80 Outer doors and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• 2-Tone – USA – $75 I Outside USA – $90 TuneUp plus Mirror Nickel with End Caps, TBar, TTO and TTO End Button 24K Gold
• 24K Gold -USA – $80 I Outside USA – $95 Outer doors and End caps are Mirror polished, rest of razor is super polished factory look.
• Nickel Razor + Blade Bank – USA – $90 I Outside USA – $105
• Gold Razor + Blade Bank – USA – $110 I Outside USA – $125
• Schich E&G Nickel – USA – $35 I Outside USA – $50
• Schick E&G 24K Gold – USA – $40 I Outside USA – $55
• TuneUp Repair, Clean and Polish USA – $35 I Outside USA – $50 Razors receive the same pretreatment, clean and polish as our re-plating service. Safety Razor Disassembled, adjusted, disinfected and polished. Return Shipping is Free to the US. Non-USA Please use my Etsy Store.
• Polish Only – USA – $35 Outside USA – $50 Modern Brass, Copper or Stainless Steel 3 Piece Razor.
• RHODIUM COMING SOON!! – (October) No longer plating Platinum

• Add On Items (when ordering a full safety razor re-plating)
• Single New End Cap $10 each (we supply the end cap, install, and plate with razor)
• 3 Piece Head (Top Cap) Replating – $20 Nickel $25 Gold
• 3 Piece Guard (Base Plate) Replating – $20 Nickel $25 Gold
• 3 Piece Handle Replating – $25 Nickel $30 Gold
• C. Polish Only – $10 ) Each Extra Baseplate or Top Cap.
• D. Polish Only – $20 (Modern Brass, Copper or Stainless Steel Razor Stand.

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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