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Post by randomnobody on Sept 18, 2020 7:25:22 GMT
I decided to take a new approach to cutting foliage today... with a cheap Musashi blade, of course. Bad news abound though; after cutting small bushes and saplings back, the blade was coated with sap. I cleaned most of it off, but there's one area that was slathered in it which has stained the blade a gray color. I'm thinking of ways to remove it now. Rubbing it extensively with a cloth proved fruitless, as did water. I was thinking of steel wool, but I'd like to think of other ways that don't involve grating away the steel. Ideas?  If you're still around, you suck lol Wow, bringing back an eleven-year-old thread for this? |
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Post by nebulatech on Sept 18, 2020 12:47:38 GMT
Did I read recently in a subforum about a new "game" to necro-post once a week? Still...
Anyway, I found the suggestion to use gasoline interesting. Probably a more "pure" solvent like acetone or MEK would be better. I've used both on steel in the past, like to clean my spray gun. It sure dissolves catalyzed coatings. Doesn't seem to affect electroplated finishes either (I've seen some modern katanas with electroplate finishes).
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Post by treeslicer on Sept 21, 2020 0:15:37 GMT
First, water and dishwashing detergent, then alcohol, then acetone if needed, then oil the blade. Using a plastic scrub brush first will help conserve your shop towels. Wear gloves for cleaning a blade used for weed-whacking, because of poison ivy and other allergens.
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Post by Robert in California on Sept 21, 2020 3:03:11 GMT
The worst is conifer sap....
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