Please Note: Prices are in New Zealand Dollar (NZD) rates and NOT US Dollars

Vintage Gillette Slim replated in Bright Nickel

Vintage Safety Razor Re-plating Finishes


2 or 3 piece and TTO Razors (not Adjustables):


Bright Nickel
- This is the original finish that was applied to most razors prior to about 1980: $110 
NZ Dollars

Chrome - Chrome is always applied over Nickel: $130 NZ Dollars

Black Chrome - Black Chrome is always applied over Nickel $130 NZ Dollars

Silver – Applied over Nickel for Durability: $140 NZ Dollars

24 ct Gold – Applied over Nickel for Durability: $210 NZ Dollars

Rose Gold - Applied over Nickel for Durability: $210 NZ Dollars

Rhodium - Applied over Nickel for Durability: $220 NZ Dollars

The above prices include the stripping of original plating, initial polishing and final polishing after plating and any adjustment of blade gaps etc..


Adjustable TTO Razors):


Bright Nickel
 - This is the original finish that was applied to most razors prior to about 1980: $170 
NZ Dollars

Chrome - Chrome is always applied over Nickel: $200 NZ Dollars

Black Chrome - Black Chrome is always applied over Nickel $200 NZ Dollars

Silver – Applied over Nickel for Durability: $230 NZ Dollars

24 ct Gold – Applied over Nickel for Durability: $280 NZ Dollars

Rose Gold - Applied over Nickel for Durability: $280 NZ Dollars

Rhodium - Applied over Nickel for Durability: $270 NZ Dollars


Adjustable razors must be partially dismantled before plating and reassembled after plating

The above includes painting in of black numbers using a durable enamel paint

For Fatboy adjustable razors the above includes painting the black numbers and black ring below the dial and the red marker using durable enamel paint.

We also carry out any adjustments to alignment and operation of the razor prior and after plating/assembly.



Prices also depend on the cost of the plating chemicals - these vary with metal prices in general, especially Rhodium

(Postage is charged at cost)


Razors will only be returned to you using Signed For (Recorded Delivery) as we cannot be held responsible for non-delivery otherwise.


We will send a Paypal invoice (if you are located outside of New Zealand), once your razor is all done and ready to return to you.

If you are in NZ we will send bank transfer instructions.


Please send your razors with a short note, including your return postal address to:

The Auckland Razor Company, PO Box 163, 70 High Street, Waipawa, 4210, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand.


Gillette New Model Safety Razor Before Restoration

Gillette New model before restoration

Gillette New Model Safety Razor After Restoration

Gillette New model after restoration in Bright Nickel