Quote Originally Posted by scarface View Post
So, Matt-

The results that we're seeing - was that JUST the Maas, or did you also do some sanding?

Looks great - good job!

-whatever

-Lou
I did sanding as well. I started out with about four or five applications of Maas just to see what would come off.

After I was pretty sure that the Maas had done all it could with just my rag, I moved onto sanding. I started with 400 grit, wet/dry sand paper. I work with this stuff for about 45 minutes to an hour until I was certain all the rust was gone. There was some minor pitting left, but as it was only noticeable from certain angles I decided to move on.

Next I sanded with 600 grit for probably a half hour or so. This helped to further reduce the pitting, but mainly helped to lessen the scratching done by the 400. After I was done with the 600, I moved onto 1500 grit and sanded for another half an hour or so. I then did a couple more applications of the Maas to get it polished back up.

All those years of sanding cabinets sure paid off, though we never got above 320 sandpaper in the shop.

1500 was the highest I cold get at ACE. I want to get something in the 2000 - 3000 range for finer polishing, preferably reusable. I know someone posted about an abrasive that had a cloth backing that was reusable, but I couldn't find the thread again. If you guys have any suggestions, let me know. I really have enjoyed cleaning this razor up and will continue to do more restoration as I find project razors. My Dad is letting me borrow his Dremel with all the attachments. I should be getting it tomorrow. I will probably throw on one of the polishing wheels and go to town with the maas again.

Matt