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Please excuse the simple question- how much turf glide do you apply, and how do you apply it for short term storage for about a month, and then long term storage for a year. All razors would be out in the open for display and use. Stored in a room with Ac room, and dry. ’I have both the spray and cloth in this product.
I use the cloth occasionally for long term storage and treat the razor pretty much like I would the exterior of a gun. Just a pass with the cloth that covers the blade and tang.
It doesn't need to be "wet", just coated IMO.
However, I'm not crazy about it, as it has left a residue that I have found hard to clean off, especially on satin finished blades. Others must have had better experiences, since so many folks here recommend it.
My "go-to" for SR storage (when they're not in my rotation) is mineral oil, applied evenly and lightly.
I agree with Harold, a little goes a long way. Since I keep some Tuf Glide in a bottle with a needle applicator tip, I usually put a drop on each side at the pivot and then a few tiny drops on the blade and give it a wipe with the cloth. It's supposed to form a bond with the metal so I'll then wipe off the excess with a clean cloth or paper towel.
For longer term or bulk storage I put the razors in a Gun Sock type sleeve (the VCI type) without oiling. Since oil can trap a tiny bit of moisture against the steel, if I do oil them I use a water displacing oil. I use Ballistol but there are several others that should work as well.
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I use Ballistol oil and lubricant. It doesn't get "gummy" or difficult to remove. just wipes right off with a tissue. I keep a small jar with lid containing a cotton ball. I keep the cotton ball damp or moist with Ballistol ready to apply to a clean dry blade. Doesn't take much as the others said just apply lightly all over the blade.
I've been thinking about which use too. Do you mix the Ballistol with lubricant? I'm wondering which is better Ballistol or mineral oil...Quote:
Originally Posted by nipper
No, sorry Mike I should have called it Ballistol oil/lubricant. It's one product, no need to mix. Do a search on your computer for Ballistol.
Okay cool, will do. Sounds like it is a popular oil to use. I've got a number of blades with ivory scales. Some people say wax the ivory, some say oil it, others say other things... don't really know which so I'm leaning toward oiling the blades, throwing oxygen absorbers in, and keeping the RH at 49... that's 9RH above 40 when rust is possible hence the oil and removing extra oxygen which is necessary for rust to form.
Some say over-kill. Some roll their eyes back. Maybe my whole collection would be fine under the bathroom sink like others do.. Oh well :)
I only use Tuf-Glide
Love the stuff, I place a few drops on each side of the blade then run my thumb and forefinger down the length of the blade to distribute the Tuf-Glide and to wipe excess off, and you good to go for a very very long time.
Plus it smells good too.
Okay it looks like I'll need to get online and do some more reading. Probably get both and test out which I like best. Those two seem to be the front runners though mineral oil is also used by many.
Thanks for the info, and thanks hasstar for bringing up the subject.
M