Latest on the use of nail polished to protect gold wash
I flicked through a few old posts about the use of acetone(nail polished remover) on razors. My inquiry is slightly different and I'd like an opinion. I have a new razor high carbon steel Thiers Issard c 135. It has a lovely gold wash insignia in the hollow of the full hollow blade. The razors edge, however isn't in great condition and needs bevel resetting. I had a similar razor that also had this type of gold wash, and through the process of honing, I probably used a bit too much pressure when checking the progress of my work, and I unwittingly caused the tarnishing/scratching of the Gold with the cloth I used to wipe it clean. I hear you saying you don't need to use that much pressure or be so regular in checking the blade.
All things being equal, my thought, aligned with old posts of a similar nature is, if I was to put a coating of acrylic nail polish colour not important, would when dry form a barrier between me wiping the blade clean and the Gold. This is especially so when using slurry which is much more abrasive. So, I understand that nail polish remover or acetone will harm plastics on scales, but when I remove the nail polish, post honing with acetone,will it remove the Gold or cause un-wanted damage to the steel? I know to not get it on anything but the steel, so, can I use it in honing?