I'm not sure about the cleaning, you've tried what I would have used, as far as the cracking handles are concerned all I can think of is it was just a cheap plastic used and after a while it starts to break down in uv light ( sun light ) when left in a bath room, the ones that are not cracked have probably been kept out of direct sun light ??Hello Everybody,
I got a Gillette slim twist with white handle and I like it. It's generally in good nick, however it has yellowish patches on the handle(not very obvious) I been cleaning it with soap, fairy liquid and tooth paste but couldn't get rid of it completely.
Has anyone dealt with this situation before and succeed? Also why the handles crack apart from obvious reasons like dropping etc. as it was a job to find one without a cracked handle.
Thanks a lot in advance and have a good weekend.
Thanks a lot @Blademonkey , that makes sense. That is another reason why I didn't go mad and scrub strongly when cleaning the handle. Doesn't feel as solid as the rest of the other Gillettes.I'm not sure about the cleaning, you've tried what I would have used, as far as the cracking handles are concerned all I can think of is it was just a cheap plastic used and after a while it starts to break down in uv light ( sun light ) when left in a bath room, the ones that are not cracked have probably been kept out of direct sun light ??
I agree, I soaked and then cleaned the handle with bicarbonate water but didn't restore the colour.I suspect that the yellowing is down to chemical changes within the plastic. The same as which leads to cracks. As these razors where not designed with long term use in mind, similar to today's cartridge handles, I can see why scant regard was paid to UV stabilisation.
I had one recently that I found in an empty house. The handle was yellowed/brownish in places I tried lots of things readily available but unfortunately nothing restored it back to good colour. How about painting it black and then some clear nail varnish to protect the finish? I know that probably isn't an option but just a suggestion. Good luck with it.
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I would also read this link
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...rs/supplying-explosives-precursors-and-poison
Good Lord!! Soon you will be having to use rubber razors over there!!
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