Thread: Rust repair recommendations

First off, sorry about the lack of a picture, but I'm having trouble getting one to upload.

Last night I removed my barely used Dovo from the bathroom cabinet, where it's been sat in its box for a little over two years. There appear to be several patches of what looks like patina, plus some smaller areas or rust that have the colour of hot chocolate.

The fact I left it unused in the cabinet of a steamy bathroom for two years should speak volumes to the more experienced shavers. That said, I would like to hope there's a way for me to repair the damage without making things worse. Should anyone be able to offer some help, please bear in mind that I'm clearly an idiot when it comes to this

I would start with some car polish and see what comes off. You don't want to scratch it up and make more work. If you use steel wool that is exactly what will happen and then you have to buff that out. Maybe some fine scotch bright pads or scrubbing sponge. Just go light at first and see what happens.

Keep in mind that if you polish at the edge, you will have to hone her up again! To prevent polish touching the edge, you can get very close with q-tips.

Good luck!

if it has any goldwash, polish will remove that straight away. you may prefer to keep the patina and gold aslong as the cutting edge isnt affected

If that meets with success, do I need to apply anything else to the blade after its being rubbed down?

No, unless you notice spots returning after a day. In that case, I would oil it up lightly with mineral oil. If you ensure it is dry before you put it away (in a dry place ) you'll be fine. Stropping 10 times on linen after your shave is the best way to get the edge perfectly dry, in my opinion.

dont keep your razor in the bathroom ever and if your going to store it away again you will need to oil the blade. if your going to use every week just leave it out and it should be fine

Thankfully the marks aren't close to the edge itself, so I've at least been spared that worry. I'll have a try with car polish and hope things work out.

I was stuck for time today, but I did manage to give my razor a brief going over with the car polish. It removed the rust spots perfectly, with only the black patina marks remaining.

I think you should leave the patina, if you can accept it. Gives it some character and it can be terribly hard to remove.