Rust on etching.

Hi all. I just acquired a Henckels razor. It is a barber notched smiley with some bad rust.

I am almost positive that there will pitting underneath. Half of the etching is covered. How should I handle this? Just clean up that area and leave the pitting? This will be my first restore. I have studied and feel well armed for the challenge.

Thanks in advance.

Jon

Any chance of pictures, Jon?

I will try and get some up this evening Lin

Jon

At least its not over glittery goldwash.
I've had good results w/ rust by using a well worn (not too abrasive) 3M scotchbrite pad, sprayed w/ Honda spray cleaner/polish. It seems to loosen rust well, and the cleaner/polish is gentle enough that with just a regular cloth or q-tip, its even safe for goldwash.

The pitting is what will may you decide about how to proceed. Etching or no pits. 'Can't make that call for you.

Thanks a lot Pink.

Here is the pic.

http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/...AyMjIuanBn.jpg

It'll depend on how deep the rust goes, but no way to know till you start taking it off. I'd scrape it off with a single edge scraper, and then use some 000 steel wool with MAAS or your metal polish of choice to see what you're dealing with.