Thread: Waterspots.

So I've been told that waterspots are basically cosmetic but can lead to rust.Was wondering if anybody can go a little deeper into that .Here are the questions 1) if I keep my blades oiled after use,will this just stay a cosmetic issue and (is it pretty much commonplace to begin with ? )2)if this is really something I need to worry about like a cancer,what can I do do get them out without getting involved with spending a ton of money on equipment etc. that is to say,is there a paste or sinple removal cream I can apply? Would say a jewelers cloth for silver work as I already have one? I'm lookin for simple.I don't want to have to buy a special strop or put anything on my existing strop as I want to keep it nice and natural. My blades are not corroded and I'm sure it's the water.Case in point my new blade was dry and stropped and ready to be put away this morning but when I set my mug down next to it a small drop got on the blade.when I wiped it off there was a small stain. Normally while shaving I wipe the debris off on a microfiber towel that has been soaked and wrung out,But I always wipe the blade dry with a chamois and coat with camellia oil when done and I'm not running the blade under water or getting the scales all wet or anything like that. So here we go.....

Also,I just read about somthing called MAAS which I know nothing about ,but someone just said it removes goldwash,so I'm trying to avoid anything too harsh Honemiesters help ??

When the water evaporates whatever it contains is left behind and those are the spots. So it depends what is in your water. It could be iron which could leave rust spots or various carbonates if you have hard water.

Personally I don't worry about them. However you can use some metal polish and it should take them right off. If you have gold wash that's another issue because metal polish will take that off too. You can try some windex and see what happens. It won't harm the gold as long as you don't rub too much.

Thank you.I am going to wait to see what other feedback I get as well,but I will definantly take note of that.Thanks once again

I had the same problem and posted a similar question a few months ago. I received 2 pieces of advice that were helpful:

1. Max told me to wipe the blade after each pass. So I shave, rinse, and wipe with a dry towell on each pass.

2. Another member said to be certain that I dry the inside of the scales. After shaving, drying, and honing, I take a tissure and run it between the scales to be certain that the insides are totally dry.

Best of luck. Hope that this helps,

Scott

PS...Max did a great job of removing the spots when I sent them to him.

Yep..I do all that already.What did he do to remove the spots though ?