Thread: This is my first go at cleaning a razor

Looking good so far! Jerry set you on the right path. How about the scales? They look like they may have faded some. A little plastic polish could spiff 'em up. I use Mother's Plastic Polish (the stuff for headlights and such) and there's many other good products available too.

Bob has wise words about the dremel. It can be useful but it can also be instantly disastrous. Eye protection each and every time.

Looking good, Mike.
Another trick for removing rust, especially when there's a lot, is to cut it off with a single edge razor blade. Then come in with the steel wool n WD-40.

Another awesome product I've come across, is 3M marine metal restorer/ polish. A perfect match for razors, IMO.

Outback. Thank you for the photos. I will have both the polish and that little jig in the next few days. My buddy has a woodworking shop and he can build anything anyone can dream up. When I read your note you just gave me a wake up call as well ??? I used brass wool to clean that razor but now I'm going to try a rub with steel wool as well as all you guys have mentioned steel wool. When I started the cleanup I was a bit worried about steel wool VS brass wool being much softer. Christmas is looking better by the day. Best regards and have a great holiday outback. Thanks again. Mike D.

With red rust, I scrape as much off as I can with a single edge razor blade first before any polishing. It really helps and speeds up the process

4 ought steel wool works well. If there is any acid like vinegar or others, brass brushes and wool will..plate the razor with a copper color... Found that out the hard way!
A couple vertical saw cuts behind the spine stop on the mag holder like outback's but wider, deep enough to hold the full width of the blade will make working on the spine and tang very simple.
Enjoy!
~Richard

Originally Posted by vintageconundrum

Outback. Thank you for the photos. I will have both the polish and that little jig in the next few days. My buddy has a woodworking shop and he can build anything anyone can dream up. When I read your note you just gave me a wake up call as well ??? I used brass wool to clean that razor but now I'm going to try a rub with steel wool as well as all you guys have mentioned steel wool. When I started the cleanup I was a bit worried about steel wool VS brass wool being much softer. Christmas is looking better by the day. Best regards and have a great holiday outback. Thanks again. Mike D.

As to you, and yours..

Originally Posted by vintageconundrum

Outback. Thank you for the photos. I will have both the polish and that little jig in the next few days. My buddy has a woodworking shop and he can build anything anyone can dream up. When I read your note you just gave me a wake up call as well ??? I used brass wool to clean that razor but now I'm going to try a rub with steel wool as well as all you guys have mentioned steel wool. When I started the cleanup I was a bit worried about steel wool VS brass wool being much softer. Christmas is looking better by the day. Best regards and have a great holiday outback. Thanks again. Mike D.

As to you, and yours..

Got to agree about Dremel danger. The edge of the blade is pretty delicate and that dremel shaft will chip a blade in an instant. It looks like you did a fine job on your first try. Welcome aboard and stick around. The guys on this site will amaze you over and over again.