Thread: Cell-rot and pitting on razors awaiting restoration

I've got a pair of Genco Gold Seals that need new scales eventually, but while I'm getting my act together I'm concerned that just letting them sit in their current condition may cause further pitting to the blades. Here's a shot of the problem:


The corrosion is limited to the areas around the pivot-holes; the rest of the blades are in terrific shape. I'm not interested in trying to salvage the existing scales.

So until I find a restorer to make some snazzy new scales for these razors, should I remove the scales and sand the corrosion off? Unpin and leave them as-is? Leave town and forget any of this ever happened?