Results 1 to 9 of 9
Like Tree7Likes
  • 1 Post By tarekrashid
  • 2 Post By MikeB52
  • 1 Post By tarekrashid
  • 2 Post By Utopian
  • 1 Post By tarekrashid

Thread: Black spots/rust(?) on blade

  1. #1
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 3

    Exclamation Black spots/rust(?) on blade

    Hello everyone!

    Yesterday I noticed small black spots or rusts spots (don't now what they are on my blade).

    Name:  20170812_114337.jpg
Views: 175
Size:  14.2 KB

    Taking cue from one of the threads on the forum, I dipped it in vinegar for a couple of minutes - it hasn't helped, but rather there's a blackish stain now.

    I sprayed it with WD-40 and left it for the night- no improvement.

    Any suggestions/recommendations?

    Thanks
    ejmolitor37 likes this.

  2. #2
    Senior Member blabbermouth ejmolitor37's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2015
    Location
    Knoxville,IA
    Posts
    2,368
    Thanked: 762

    Default

    This will happen with carbon steel. If there is any moisture on the steel when stored this can happen. I had a razor that was brand new and during my shave started to patina. Very carefully you can clean the spots off. I'd first try, a bit of mothers on a Q tip. Possibly 0000 steel wool. Very carefully though staying away from your edge. Also when done shaving, wipe your blade with toilet paper, strop and let air dry before put ting it away. Also if you are storing it in the bathroom move it else where, somewhere dry and not as humid.
    Last edited by ejmolitor37; 08-13-2017 at 04:40 AM.
    Nothing is fool proof, to a sufficiently talented fool...

  3. The Following User Says Thank You to ejmolitor37 For This Useful Post:

    tarekrashid (08-13-2017)

  4. #3
    illegitimum non carborundum Utopian's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Rochester, MN
    Posts
    11,544
    Thanked: 3795
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Well, don't ever dip it in vinegar again. The acetic acid in vinegar causes rust. See if you can find any sort of metal polish. I have no idea what is available to you where you are, but I have used Maas, Flitz, and Mother's metal polishes.

    You even can use tooth paste as most have abrasives in them. However, given that you've already exposed it to acid, you might want to consider a thick paste of baking soda, which is sodium bicarbonate. Put that onto a cloth over your hand and pinch the blade with the cloth and rub both sides. I've never tried this myself, but it should have some abrasive quality and it will neutralize the acid.
    Last edited by Utopian; 08-14-2017 at 03:46 AM.

  5. #4
    Str8Faced Gent. MikeB52's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Orangeville, Ontario
    Posts
    8,372
    Thanked: 4200
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Even some of that WD40 sprayed on newspaper will help polish out those stains. Just stay away from your edge as warned already, and stay away from vinegar as a blade cleaning agent..
    ejmolitor37 and Butzy like this.
    "Depression is just anger,, without the enthusiasm."
    Steven Wright
    https://mobro.co/michaelbolton65?mc=5

  6. #5
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 3

    Default

    I have already used colgate...did not help.

    Brassos are available here....is it any good?

    I can see Maas, Flitz, and Mother's are available on amazon - amongst the three which is the best?

    I'll give it a shot with the baking soda today.

    Thanks for the suggestions!

    Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
    Well, don't ever dip it is vinegar again. The acetic acid in vinegar causes rust. See if you can find any sort of metal polish. I have no idea what is available to you where you are, but I have used Maas, Flitz, and Mother's metal polishes.

    You even can use tooth paste as most have abrasives in them. However, given that you've already exposed it to acid, you might want to consider a thick paste of baking soda, which is sodium bicarbonate. Put that onto a cloth over your hand and pinch the blade with the cloth and rub both sides. I've never tried this myself, but it should have some abrasive quality and it will neutralize the acid.

  7. #6
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 3

    Default

    Thanks for the tip. Actually I have been very vigilant in drying my razor. But it's monsoon here....so probably it's best I keep it out of the bathroom.

    Quote Originally Posted by ejmolitor37 View Post
    This will happen with carbon steel. If there is any moisture on the steel when stored this can happen. I had a razor that was brand new and during my shave started to patina. Very carefully you can clean the spots off. I'd first try, a bit of mothers on a Q tip. Possibly 0000 steel wool. Very carefully though staying away from your edge. Also when done shaving, wipe your blade with toilet paper, strop and let air dry before put ting it away. Also if you are storing it in the bathroom move it else where, somewhere dry and not as humid.
    ejmolitor37 likes this.

  8. #7
    illegitimum non carborundum Utopian's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Rochester, MN
    Posts
    11,544
    Thanked: 3795
    Blog Entries
    1

    Default

    Ok, if you are in an area of high humidity, you could store the razor in a sealed container with rice in it. It will serve as a cheap desiccant. Once or twice a year replace the rice and throw the old stuff into soup!

    I prefer Maas but all three work just fine.

  9. The Following User Says Thank You to Utopian For This Useful Post:

    tarekrashid (08-13-2017)

  10. #8
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 3

    Default

    Lovely advice! Thanks.

    Going with Maas, since I don't have a clue reg the others.
    ejmolitor37 likes this.

  11. #9
    Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2017
    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Posts
    69
    Thanked: 3

    Default

    Hi Uthopian
    Just to update you I have used the mass and I am glad to inform you that the black stains from the vinegar are gone. (Honestly this is one bang for the buck product!) But the spots are still there. Should get my 4k/8k norton in a couple of weeks. Will check if honing takes those off.
    Tarek

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •