Thread: Beginner in need of some rust removal advice.

Originally Posted by USNHM8404

not the hijackthis thread but I have a similar issue I just had my ti honed by Lynn about 2 weeks ago and it started to rust while I was shaving with it it's not horrible and I understand carbon steel rusts but while shaving with it that seems pretty absurd any ideas what may cause it to rust so fast any ideas are greatly appreciated I have more pics if needed

Rust this quickly -- I suspect you have cleaned your
razor "too well". Any cleaner that degreases the steel
opens the door. Alcohol or common bleach will open the
door.

Simichrome and MAAS metal polish are good to start
to remove thin layers of rust but need to be followed by a
thin layer of oil or wax on a regular basis.

I have seen rust in five min when sanding and
polishing eBray finds. Lacking a commercial polish
a little bit of mudd/ slurry from the surface of
a fine hone in a pinch of coarse paper will
work.

Invest a bit in some mineral oil
or Camilia oil.

If you have WD-40 it is OK but only
last a couple days...

Review this older thread....
http://straightrazorpalace.com/works...raights-2.html

I've always been under the impression that MAAS had a corrosion inhibitor in it.

Hello! I have two questions related to this thread. Firstly, can I use steel wool to remove rust, and if so, what should I use it with?

Secondly, I own mineral oil and have decided to oil my blades. Should I use the oil on just the blades and should I then take it off after ten or so minutes, or should I leave the oil on until next shave??

If you want to use real steel wool, then only use the very fine stuff. You can use either with a metal polish or you can use a light oil like 3 in 1.
You can leave the oil on the blade until the next shave.

Edit: If you don't have steel wool, you can also use aluminum foil.