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Ok, if this has been covered before please just point me in the right direction.
Apparently my wife knocked over my razor while cleaning the bathroom and it got wet. She did her best to dry it, but there is a little bit of rust at the toe of the razor. Thankfully it's not near the edge of the blad, so cleaning it of shouldn't affect the sharpness of the razor.
How should I go about cleaning off the rust?
Assuming its not had a long time for the rust to get really active (and it sounds like it hasnt) then MAAS and a Q-Tip should see you right!
Just put a dab of MAAS on the end of the Q-Tip and rub to get the rust off. Just watch out for gold wash as the MAAS will remove it.
Good luck and keep us posted!
You know what I do? I go to Starbucks and " borrow" a handlful of thier wooden swizzle sticks. These things are like Swiss army knives. I usually snip the end off at an angle and dip that in some oil and carefully rub the rust spot. You can keep snipping the end off as it gets dirty to expose fresh wood. You can also wrap some paper towel or tissue around the stick to get between the scales. It's stiffer that pipe cleaners. My 2 cents..
Im going out for coffee, thanks Mike!
Black or red rust, could we get a pic? If it is too much for Maas or the other polishes it may have to be sanded with some 2k grit wet/dry sand paper and then polished with Maas or Simichrome.Quote:
Originally Posted by TyGuy
Stubear,
where do you find MAAS?
In the future, get one of those silicone treated gun cloths and after you shave, and the blade is dry, just wipe it down. it'll prevent rust, and it's easier than oiling it up and wiping it off everyday. The only blades I cover in oil are the ones in storage...
Stubear is not available to take your call right now....So,
MAAS is available at Wal Mart I think, but I'm lazy, I just ordered mine through Amazon...
OK, I needed other stuff anyway.....
1) It wasn't left wet by me, my wife got it wet while cleaning and didn't tell me. I am very careful to dry my straights.Quote:
Originally Posted by zib
2) If I use that gun cloth do I need to remove the oil before I start shaving?
Some Ace Hardwares carry it, some carry Flitz (same stuff) Some Walmarts carry Mass also. Best to call ahead or order online.Quote:
Originally Posted by TyGuy
Anyone know if The Home Depot or Lowes carries either?
Come on... You obviously have access to a computer and the internet. Go to their sites and see for yourself. Gees....Quote:
Originally Posted by TyGuy
Let us know what you find.
Well said. I chuckled when I read your recommendation as it is so often the overlooked path one should take for oneself. :whipped:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joed
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I know how to search, but many stores don't list their entire product line on their website. Heck, Menards doesn't have any products listed on theirs.
I still find that looking for myself works the best, as even on the phone the employees are not always reliable.
Ace Hardware usually carries it or Simichrome, CapeCod Cloths, etc. If you go the Tuf-glide route(silicone impregnated cloth) stropping will remove the coating. or simply use a tissue to wipe before stropping.
I haven't found MAAS yet, but I'll keep looking.
I've tried Brasso and Weiman Silver Cream, but neither are cleaning it up entirely. The rust is gone, but there is a gray discoloration, and maybe a few tiny pitting spots.
Ideas?
Tyguy
I recently purchased a Fiberglass Prep Pen at an electronics store for under $5, don’t remember the exact price. It looks like one of those plastic erasers that feed out a 4-5 inch eraser about ¼ in diameter.
I had read about them a while back, I think most probably here. It is a bundle of fiberglass that you use just like an eraser. Wow it eats rust and most tarnish. Great for the jimps, between the scales by the pin and spot removal. Well worth the five bucks.
I also, have a bundle of wooden stir stick that I use with a small strip of steel wool just clip the end flat with a pair of side cutters. 000 steel wool works well for surface rust without scratching.
Marty
M Martinez - where did you find that pen?
Ty.........I have all the MAAS/Flitz/Mothers etc. you could possibly need. Come on over and we'll clean her up.
Oh, and Gordon's Hardware in DeKalb has MAAS. It's right on Lincoln Hwy, kinda by the post office.
Mark
Thanks! I'll PM you some contact info.
Did M Martinez ever say where he got that pen? Sounds interesting.
He said at an electronics store, so I would figure Radio Shack and they are listed in this link of other sources.Quote:
Originally Posted by manonengine
fiberglass pen - Google Product Search