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    Default Rust Prevention?

    Here's an interesting article on rust preventatives. The tests were done on identical pieces of steel that were contaminated with, among other things, "salts". Corrosion Prevention - Second Round

    I suspect a clean surface, like a well cleaned (with alcohol?) razor, might rust a bit slower. (Assuming I always get all my "salty" fingerprints off.)

    Of the three front runners in the test, Ballistol seems to be the most human-friendly; in terms of entering through a cut or pores...

    I think I'll retire my usual mineral oil and try the Ballistol out for 6 months or so.

    Even better, when my local humidity gets high again this summer; I will:

    • Chemically degrease an old beater.
    • Run my fingers over my somewhat greasy forehead...
    • Place fingerprints on both sides af the razor.
    • Apply Mineral oil, Ballistol, and Olive oil to different areas of the razor.



    To be continued...

    P.S.
    One supply source: The World's Most Use-ful & Environmentally Friendly Lubricant
    And a quote from that site: "Millions of users have experimented with BALLISTOL and found new surprising applications for it, some of which reach into field of veterinary and even human medicine."

    Edit: a forum search for "ballistol" turned up quite a few hits, including these two urls: http://straightrazorpalace.com/gener...html#post37687 http://straightrazorpalace.com/newbi...html#post45108
    Last edited by Sticky; 12-27-2008 at 03:43 AM. Reason: added 2 internal ballistol urls

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    I've been using Ballistol for years now on my firearms....

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