Water Spots

**Slamthunderide** · 10-02-2009, 07:38 PM

I Wipe and Let My Razors Dry Before Putting Them Away But Somehow I've Gotten Water Spots On Some Of Them. Can Someone Please Tell Me How To Get Them Off ?

**Moleman** · 10-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Indeed, very annoying those little spots. I can see them on most of my blades, too, although i always dry them extremely careful and well. Small stains do not decrease the shaving quality, only rust on the very edge does.

Try some light polish like "Nevrdull", for heavier stains maybe MAAS.
(Sorry, as I live in Germany, I don't know the names of polishing pastes available in the US)

**dirtman775** · 10-02-2009, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Slamthunderide

I Wipe and Let My Razors Dry Before Putting Them Away But Somehow I've Gotten Water Spots On Some Of Them. Can Someone Please Tell Me How To Get Them Off ?

you have alot of mineral deposits in your tap water and that is what causes the spots......i dont know if you can use C.L.R. as i dont have my razor just yet, but a good polish should do the trick

**thebigspendur** · 10-02-2009, 10:40 PM

I have the same issue and don't fret about it anymore. If you want to remove them though any metal polish will do.

**Lynn** · 10-03-2009, 12:21 AM

Most of the time when people get water spots on their blades and particularly when they know they really dried them off well, it comes from water inside the scales. Can't tell you how many people I talk to who get the scales wet when they shave or actually dunk them in water or under the faucet. This practice should be avoided when possible and only rinse the blade under water or wipe it with a towel. I realize a lot of personal preference here and some people don't leave a faucet running, but I can tell you that if water is in the scales you will get stain and rust spots eventually on your blade, hinge pin and tang.

If you see stains, it is best to remove them as quick as you can.

Have fun,

Lynn

**nun2sharp** · 10-03-2009, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by dirtman775

.....i dont know if you can use C.L.R. as i dont have my razor just yet, but a good polish should do the trick

PLEASE DO NOT USE CLR!!!!! Stick to a good polish, thank you.

**ursus** · 10-03-2009, 08:13 AM

Please note that some (all?) polishing substances will remove any gold etching that you rub it on.

**TexasBob** · 10-03-2009, 12:27 PM

I think there are two kinds of "water" spots -- soap scum and rust.

Soap scum is no problem and comes off easily.

Rust is a problem. I've had a couple of razors develop a dark gray or black spot. In one case I sort of saw the process in action. First there was a spot of obvious rust, being rust colored. This actually wiped off easily but left a round black spot that does NOT wipe off. The other razor I had I didn't notice any rust colored spot but there was the same black spot as just described. I used various metal polishes on it and eventually removed it except that it left a circular etch around the edge of the spot.

Re wet scales. Guilty! I am a bit of a slob in this area. I now use a piece of folded over toilet paper to dry the inside of the scales. I do not shave with the water left running but instead fill the sink. I then occasionally rinse soap from the blade by swishing it in the water and there is invariably some splash back to get the scales wet.

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