Cleaning warning.Don't be an idiot like me

So, I was the lucky winner of a PIF several weeks ago, a New LC and New SC, both in gold. They were in really nice condition, but wanted to give them a hot soapy bath before use. First bath, no problems. Second bath, Houston, we have a problem. I think I poured dish washing liquid (Seventh Generation) right on various parts of the razors before pouring the hot water into the aluminum pan. Here's what I saw this morning when I woke and checked on them...

The dark streaks seems to be where it came in direct contact with the dish washing liquid.

I tried to scrub it with a tooth brush and hand soap, but it didn't help. I tried some baking soda, again, didn't help. I could be wrong, but the dark portions seem to be getting darker. I only have Flitz and that isn't suggested for this finish.

Has anyone seen this before? Is gold plating this finicky? Do I need to do something to neutralize the reaction (assuming it's still happening)? Should the table here be updated to specify that dish washing liquid shouldn't come in direct contact with lacquered brass, http://ift.tt/1msE6iX ? I'm assuming that portion is lacquered brass.

I can't believe that I ruined the finish on these razors during my three weeks of ownership after they looked so nice for 80 years. Stupid stupid stupid. I will probably get them refinished since those streaks will haunt me if left as is. Chances are it will be in nickel due to cost and general preference.

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Cleaning warning.Don't be an idiot like me