Rust removal without scratching blade
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Rust removal without scratching blade
I have noticed some rust spotting around the thumbhole of my Gayle Bradley. I have removed rust from other knives in the past with oil and a scotchbrite pad, but it has always left small scratches on the blade. Is there a way to remove the rust without marking the beautiful CPM-M4 blade?
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Thanks, do you think I could substitute green compound with flitz?Mike9x19 wrote:I use a buffing wheel and some black or green compound depending on the level of rust. I got my buffing wheel at Harbor Freight on the cheap and it does the job just fine.
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I've successfully used something called Super Eraser. I believe I purchased it from Baryonyx Knife Company. It is a small rubber like, rectangular, mildly abrasive block. The package states that it leaves a fine satin finish. I've only used it on very light rust and the blades already had a satin, tumbled, or brushed-like finish so no additional marks were left. I have also used Simichrome and Flitz where appropriate. Mike
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Ill try that, thanksmattman wrote:Isn't this where many have had success polishing with toothpaste?
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Try Toothpaste. A wise man on these forums issued that idea.
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Yes. I am one. It works pretty **** good.mattman wrote:Isn't this where many have had success polishing with toothpaste?
Spyderco Knives (in order of obtainment):
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
Scotchbrite is quite agressive for steel, particulary when it is new, hence it is used to make brushed steel finish.Strong-Dog wrote:I have removed rust from other knives in the past with oil and a scotchbrite pad, but it has always left small scratches on the blade. Is there a way to remove the rust without marking the beautiful CPM-M4 blade?
It is better to replace it with steel wool that is softer than hardened steel, then generally it will not leave scratches. I'm using extra fine grade (#00000) all the time to restore old straight razors (softer steels than M4) or to clean enamel surfaces and never noticed scratches.
Do a test before on a small area.
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I used toothpaste and a microfiber rag, and it worked brilliantly. Thanks for the idea guys
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It's the phosphoric acid. I have had a lot of bad experiences with Naval Jelly. I wouldn't use it on anything other than cast iron pipe, and then only on the inside.WorkingEdge wrote:Did that to my GB last yr. turns the blade darker (as in acid washing). Didn't like the look so have been sanding it off