Restoring Razor and Brush Stand

[TstebinsB]

This razor and brush stand was purchased new almost 2 years ago for $40 but there is considerable water damage. It was actually a very nice nickel stand. Is there any way to restore it or should I just buy a new one?

[IsaacRN]

For 40 bucks..and not really a collectible....i say get another one

[moviemaniac]

looks awful... like 2$ chinese make.

I'd say: get a new one, or, better, build yourself a new one, that's much more fun ;)

[soulshine]

i'm thinking "new one".

s~s

[TG_Charles]

I'd give cleaning it up a shot before I junked it. It looks like soap scum, water marks and light surface rust on it to me. I think that a little tender love and care with some Bon ami cleanser and it'll be good as new.

[sparky5693]

I think the chrome is just too far gone. Why not look into some of those special effects spray paints. I used a rustoleum "hammered" finish spray paint, on some old chrome in my bathroom. It has a satin gray finish that is slightly textured (think like an orange peel), which has hidden the blemishes that were previously on the metal.

I really think it would work well in this case.

[Padron]

I'd clean it up and do the rustoleum treatment Sparky mentioned, I think they also make a Fleck / speckle kit that may look alright depending on your bathroom decor...

There is also some rubberized dip / paint....may work well :confused:

If not, it did serve you well over the past 2 years ;)

[xChris]

Another vote for cleaning off the rust & water damage, then hitting it with some paint treatment.

[IsaacRN]

Why so many for the restore....instead of buying anew one. I suppose my answer shows the true feeling of the disposable generation..and im kinda ashamed now.haha

[TOB9595]

I'm a clean it up, give it a shot of paint...dee if you like it ..maybe a different color or type of paint..
It'll be custon, you'll have the pride of doing something that you use..

[Leisureguy]

Why not clean it up, give it one of those paint treatments, and list it on eBay? :)

[sparky5693]

Or just sell it to me. :ashamed001

[TstebinsB]

Why not clean it up, give it one of those paint treatments, and list it on eBay? :)

I like that idea. I don't really use the razor side anyway. I could just get a plastic brush stand and be fine.

[TstebinsB]

I decided to use CLR solution and sand it down. I used Rust-Oleum for the finish. I have to put a few more coats and a protective enamel. All in all, it's not a bad start.

[TraderJoe]

NICE! :happy088

[Automaton-Tim]

now that is a fine lookin shave stand.

[Queen of Blades]

Looking good!

[TstebinsB]

A satin Futur would look really nice with this stand... :ashamed001

[Mottern Man]

NICE! :happy088

Agreed!

A satin Futur would look really nice with this stand... :ashamed001

Agreed!

[sparky5693]

I decided to use CLR solution and sand it down. I used Rust-Oleum for the finish. I have to put a few more coats and a protective enamel. All in all, it's not a bad start.

Nice Telly! I used rust oleum on a metal towel rack (no clear coat). That's been 4 years, and it still looks like when I first did it.

[TstebinsB]

Nice Telly! I used rust oleum on a metal towel rack (no clear coat). That's been 4 years, and it still looks like when I first did it.

How many coatings did you put?

[sparky5693]

How many coatings did you put?

I only used two, because I didn't plan on keeping the rack. I didn't sand of the rust, or even clean it first for that matter. :ashamed001

Now it looks so good, not only am I gonna keep it, i'm gonna paint the others to match. That stuff has been really durable for me.

[TstebinsB]

I only used two, because I didn't plan on keeping the rack. I didn't sand of the rust, or even clean it first for that matter. :ashamed001

Now it looks so good, not only am I gonna keep it, i'm gonna paint the others to match. That stuff has been really durable for me.

Thanks. I'm thinking of putting three coatings just to be safe.

[sparky5693]

Can't hurt while you've got it all cleaned and ready to go.

[msandoval858]

That's sweet!

Hmmm... now I have a new idea.

[Cutthroat_trout]

Nice work indeed !

[TstebinsB]

Why so many for the restore....instead of buying anew one. I suppose my answer shows the true feeling of the disposable generation..and im kinda ashamed now.haha

You should be ashamed! :rofl

[sparky5693]

When you successfully restore what is trash, to something useful, it brings a feeling of accomplishment. In my case, i'm still proud of a 4 year old towel rack....

Oh yeah. I saved money for real this time (not like when I started wetshaving)

[soulshine]

Excellent - that friggin' stand looks brand new!

[Bronco]

Sweet, nicely done! :cool:

[rick]

A satin Futur would look really nice with this stand... :ashamed001
Havent you bought and sold 3 or 4 of those already ??? ;)



Nice job with the refurb !!

[TstebinsB]

Havent you bought and sold 3 or 4 of those already ??? ;)



Nice job with the refurb !!

Yes, but I'm not going to get a Futur though. That ship has sailed. I was just pointing out the similar finish.. :cool:

[rick]

Yes, but I'm not going to get a Futur though. That ship has sailed. I was just pointing out the similar finish.. :cool:

.........just messin witcha :D




You could always buy a Slant Sledgehammer and give it the Rust-O-Leum treatment.
That'd be sch-weet !!

[TstebinsB]

.........just messin witcha :D




You could always buy a Slant Sledgehammer and give it the Rust-O-Leum treatment.
That'd be sch-weet !!

I've wondered what a Gillete adjustable would look like with a little Rust-O-Leum.