Thread: Aussies. Silvo? or Turtle Wax? for polishing razors.

Hi Guys, I was looking in masters hardware store yesterday,
looking for something to polish my soon to arrive razor acquisitions.
I can't find MAAS or Blue Magic... So I bought a tub of turtle wax rubbing compound ( I hope its the one I saw mentioned in other posts)
But I was wondering if Silvo will work?
if anyone knows please tell me =]

thanks so much.

-John

Grab some Autosol from an automotive store like Repco or Supercheap - all I've ever used, works great.

I use Mothers Chrome Polish or Simichrome Polish

Renaissance Wax. Enough said.

Originally Posted by MBradshaw

Renaissance Wax. Enough said.

Not an abrasive polish. Ren wax won't do much for tarnish or dull steel.

He's looking to clean up the blades, I do believe. That's why he's considering a rubbing compound.

Then a little Ren Wax would be nice.

Great minds a Hirlau! Anyway, to the OP - the search box is your friend, become very familiar with it as it will save you a lot of questions and maybe even a few dollars.

Have to agree with EisenFaust on the Autosol. Grab a tube from Supacheap for around 10 bucks. It lasts a long time and works well.
I have heard (but cant say for sure) that Silvo/Brasso are not good for carbon steel razors.
Grant

Thanks for the tips guys, I will def grab some autosol soon. Also does honing help to clean the blade up a bit? or should the cleaning/polishing/sanding be done prior?

Do all the sanding/polishing before you take it to the hones.