Dealing with Rust

**Del1r1um** · 03-19-2009, 05:11 AM

Man, I can't add to what these guys have suggested, but I am with seraphim... this blade is SWEET.. I'm going to keep an eye out for blades like this...

**clavichord** · 03-19-2009, 02:23 PM

Hi, guys. Let me describe my problem with the razor I am cleaning now. Your opinion is welcome!!

In the pics below you see a small area (1/4" x 1/4" ) of the head of the razor (8/8 W&B barber's notch). The area has been cleaned with a polishing compound (like MAAS) and you can see what remains. Is it rust? Is it active rust? Is it Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)? [Pics seems quite similar]

I think I won't use sandpaper and stop at this point. Steel seems OK.

**smythe** · 03-21-2009, 02:48 AM

If you need help you had better start a new thread... however judging from the pics it would appear to be the remnants of pits, if you want to get rid of them, then light sanding with 600 - 800 grit sandpaper would be a good idea.
It seems to be only cosmetic and will not affect the shave... keep her dry and she should be fine.

**Leighton** · 03-21-2009, 05:40 AM

Its on the tip. Start with 150 until its almost gone, then progress up to 1k. Polish and your done. I wouldn't risk keeping it, its pretty bad. Plus its pretty easy to get rid of and in a small area.

**clavichord** · 03-21-2009, 10:43 AM

Thanks for your help!

Why a new thread? Isn't it the same problem? I try to avoid starting new threads on the same topic.

**smythe** · 03-21-2009, 05:06 PM

Sorry, ignore that first sentence...
You are indeed correct; it is the same issue so no need to start a new thread.

**clavichord** · 03-21-2009, 07:17 PM

Ok, man!

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