No to isopropyl on celluloid
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Originally Posted by
fritz
Your current rust spots can be removed using a metal polish like Maas. If you have a gold wash on the blade, Maas will remove that also! So, use a Q-tip to apply the polish only on the rust spots.
Probably, the problem is that you dry the blade, then close it into the scales that are still wet on the inside. I use a spray bottle of 99% isopropyl alcohol to spray the blade and inside the scales, then set aside open to dry. (You may want to check that the alcohol does not harm the scales or painted-on decoration. Most plastic and celluloid scales are OK with this; some finishes on wooden scales may not be.)
Many oils will do the trick. Plain mineral oil works fine. Johnson's Baby Oil is pure mineral oil with a tiny bit of fragrance added. It's cheap and available everywhere. Be sure to wipe the oil off before stropping.
Isopropyl will "melt" celluloid if left in contact for any length of time. And many Dovos have celluloid scales -- Bismarck, Best, and others. I know from personal experience...