Thread: Cell Rot on a Goldedge Looking for advice on my path forward!

Hello all!

I have a Goldedge that Most definitely experienced Cell rot. However... At the price I got this thing I am happy to Clean it up as best I can and see what I can do! I have removed all active rust from the blade area and I am not left with pitting on one side of the blade. If you look at the images I think I know exactly why the cell rot started. Originally the blade didn't center well and one scale has a slight warp inward towards the blade. I am guessing the razor was stored with this scale actually in contact with the blade and I am certain the electrolysis that occurred where they touch is was caused the rusting. My current plan is to live with the heavy pitting on the Non-show side of the blade and simply hand sand and polish with it in place. (I am afraid to go too deep into the stabilizer) I also plan to un-warp the blade by sticking a shaped wedge inside, taping the scale to it, and warming it in hot water.

My question: Are there any more methods I can use to help reduce the cell rot from taking over again? I will most certainly keep this blade oiled, but if there are some more permanent restoration techniques I could use I would certainly appreciate it!

Question 2: Any hints on how to remove the rust near the pivot while protecting as much of the gold wash as possible? 0000 steel wool maybe? Any gold wash-safe polish compounds?

This is my first post with pics so hopefully they will attach correctly!