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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2009 3:23:16 GMT
Can someone point me to a site that gives instructions on care and treatment of Armour? I know to use machine\light oil for keeping moisture off the steel to prevent rust, but Im wondering how to remove small rust spots. I recently bought a sallet Helm from Medievalware.com and it has a few small rust spots that I believe I can remove, but Im a bit afraid of messing it up. If its easy to remove I will and not bother returning it since other than the small rust spots I like it. Is it the same treatment as sword steel treatment as listed on the SBG site or different method? Also, how does one go about polishing armour? I clean it with WD40 and then use 3in1 oil to keep it from rusting, but if I put the 3in1 oil on it how do I put the steel polish on? Sorry for the questions but I figure this would be a good place to get some advice. Cheers
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2009 3:15:49 GMT
Well, I can't help with polishing, but as for rust removal, I know 2 different methods.
If it's a piece of steel you can remove from any padding or leather, then some blue and rust remover will be most effective. It's an acid, so keep it off anything important that isn't plain steel. You can get it at any sporting goods store or gun store.
The other method I know takes a little longer... Grab a rag and some rubbing alcohol. Get the rag wet and begin to wipe. It won't remove ALL the rust, but what it leaves behind, while not exactly pretty, won't damage the steel or spread. My armourer calls it "Good rust"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2009 5:13:05 GMT
Also, how does one go about polishing armour? I clean it with WD40 and then use 3in1 oil to keep it from rusting, but if I put the 3in1 oil on it how do I put the steel polish on? Cheers the wd40 will stop rusting without the need for 3in1 oil. i use lanotec which is lanolin oil on my swords, armour, bows, leather, just about (if not ) everything.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2009 15:04:02 GMT
I use Tuff Cloth almost exclusively on my swords and armor; maybe two, three times a year. Works great for me; I use scotch brite pads to work on rust if it isn't too deep. Edited to add: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/tuff-cloth.html
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2009 4:29:41 GMT
I use Tuff Cloth almost exclusively on my swords and armor; maybe two, three times a year. Works great for me; I use scotch brite pads to work on rust if it isn't too deep. Edited to add: www.sword-buyers-guide.com/tuff-cloth.htmlIt looks like Tuff Cloth might be the winner. It says it leaves a coating that doesn't stay wet and is a rust remover. I don't really like the wetness that oil leaves on my armour so I gotta get some of this stuff. I also don't much like ren wax just because its so pricey. Thanks for the suggestion. As far as WD40 it doesn't seem to last very long between applications, 3 in 1 seems to last alot longer.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2009 14:12:35 GMT
When in doubt, go with the Tuff Cloth...you'll only have to wipe down your weapons and armor once or twice a year, depending on the climate of your area. If it tends to be real wet or humid (or both) then you'll want to do it more often, like every 3 months or so.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2009 23:19:46 GMT
It sounds like with Tuff Cloth it leaves a coating on it that dries and seals it....so does that mean you can put your hands on your armour and blades and not have to re-wipe it down afterwards? That would be fantastic as I tend to not touch my armour much because I dont want to wipe it down again.
I live in the Arizona Desert so its very dry here, which is nice.
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