Thread: suggestions about rust in hard to reach places...

there's some rust developing on the part of the blade that pivots on the pin on my new dovo. i was wondering what everyone's suggestions are about getting it out from down between the blade and the scales (is it possible to do so without taking the scales off? i hope so), and then keeping it off. any help is appreciated. thanks.

if i need to buy something, where is the best place to do so?

Lube your pivots with sterol or some other high quality, rust inhibiting oil. Dry your razors thoroughly after use and find a place on a shelf to let them dry (partially open) before putting them away. Mine sit open on a shelf (a high shelf as I have an 8-year-old daughter) overnight before putting them away when I take out the next days razor.

Yes, I know I've not told you how to remove existing rust, just prevent it. If the rust is beneath the scale, I don't see how you can get to it without removing the scales...sorry.

Ed

If it's between the scales on the tang, however, you can use some Maas and a q-tip to remove the rust in nothing flat.

And try not to wet that part of the razor...

Nenad

where should i get maas? does home depot or lowe's sell it, or do i have to get it online?

Originally Posted by cyrano138

where should i get maas? does home depot or lowe's sell it, or do i have to get it online?

WalMart, Target, probably at most hardware stores; it's a metal polish. I personally prefer a product called Simichrome. Similar to Maas, but seems to be a bit more abrasive. It also leaves a protective finish on the metal.

FWIW,
Ed

Got mine at Wally World. Ace Hardware has Flitz. Same thing just not as good supposedly. I've never used it. I got a tube of Simichrome in today. I'ts better than both if you can find it.

Walmart is supose to sell it but were I'm at all I've ever seen is the empty self with the Maas sticker on the shelf, I ended up getting it from a seller on Ebay.