Thread: Camellia Oil Residue?

I use PB Blaster as a rust inhibitive, it IMO is better than WD-40, because it repels water, while WD-40 is penetrated by water. I have a couple of razors that I've not used in a long time, that have been wiped down with PB Blaster. They are blemish free, and I live in humid South Carolina.

I've used the stuff on razors, knives and tools, had no problems at all, no rust, no residue.
Not all Camellia oil is the same!

Hmmm...I always assumed that camellia oil was the ticket based on what I had read. I use the oil from SRD. I thought this was Camellia oil but it may not be. The SRD oil is described as a highly refined sterile lubricant. Not sure what it is. It is very light and holds up for the few days that I need it to. I have never stored razors long term with it. I'm reluctant to use oils such as WD-40 because I don't think they are good for the skin if there is any left on the blade. Anyway, if anyone knows what the SRD lubricant is, please let me know. If it is camellia, I wont use it for long term storage.

I have 6 other razors that have been out of circulation that have the same problem with the residue. Once I get them cleaned up I am will not be using the camellia oil for long term storage. I was worried about corrosion but this is not what I had in mind either. I may pick up some brake cleaner as suggested by glen to see if it is any easier to work with. I will have to figure out some way to store my razors while they are out of my daily rotation once I retire and move to the Pacific Northwest early next year. I suspect the salt air may be harder on them than the humidity we have here in Nebraska.

Originally Posted by bbtech

once I retire and move to the Pacific Northwest early next year. I suspect the salt air may be harder on them than the humidity we have here in Nebraska.

Coming up my way ????

and yes the humidity is noticeable

Glen, we are looking at some place on Whidbey Island in Washington. We love the weather and the pace of life on the island.

I have the same problem with camelia oil,wont use it again,has anybody used GooGone to clean residue off,not easy to remove,makes everything sticky.You dont know how old the camelia oil is,i thought the real stuff would not oxidise thats why its used,maybe we have got cheated.

Originally Posted by adductum

I have the same problem with camelia oil,wont use it again,has anybody used GooGone to clean residue off,not easy to remove,makes everything sticky.You dont know how old the camelia oil is,i thought the real stuff would not oxidise thats why its used,maybe we have got cheated.

Ever considered capitals, punctuation, full stops (periods), exclamation marks and other widely accepted methods of making written language more readily understood?

Originally Posted by UKRob

Ever considered capitals, punctuation, full stops (periods), exclamation marks and other widely accepted methods of making written language more readily understood?

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Originally Posted by UKRob

Ever considered capitals, punctuation, full stops (periods), exclamation marks and other widely accepted methods of making written language more readily understood?

Ever considered the Oxford comma?
It also makes things more readily understood!


Back on topic...

Plant based oils are NOT actually oils. They are fats, and as such are not stable. Sooner or later they will break down and make a mess on your razor and make your spaghetti taste bad.