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Post by ecovolo on Apr 18, 2017 5:12:13 GMT
Man, it's been a while since I've posted. :-)
Anyway, my question: I have a black spot on a blade with a satin finish that looks like it could be the beginnings of rust. So, what's the best way to remove it?
1) A rust eraser isn't quite cutting it.
2) I was thinking fine-grit sandpaper. What's the # of grit I should look for?
3) If you were thinking of a different product other than a rust eraser or sand paper, can this product be found easily, at a big chain hardware store? The easier to find, the better.
4) ...What *is* the secret to happiness? :-)
--ecovolo
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Post by Lord Cobol on Apr 18, 2017 6:31:43 GMT
Believe it or not, rub with wet aluminum foil. Won't scratch like even fine sandpaper.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 19, 2017 0:41:55 GMT
That dark spot probably won’t give you more of a problem other than being an eye sore. To answer your questions: I used an eraser only once and that was enough for me. It is hard to say what grit to do use, that all depends on how aggressively you want to attack it. You do not have to use only one grit. You can move to finer grits to polish out marks left from the previous paper. Don’t forget to use the oil with the sandpaper. Metal polish is also available, but you would probably want to start with something more aggressive. That’s a call only you can make. Do not concentrate all of your efforts on the immediate spot least you will wind up with a low spot, nor will the polish match the rest of the blade. This is an issue with an eraser.
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Post by mrbadexample on Apr 19, 2017 0:55:28 GMT
For satin finish, I use a gray scotchbrite pad. It's the same product Albion uses for their satin finish. Good stuff, and less hard on the existing finish than sand paper.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 19, 2017 23:26:34 GMT
Even dry aluminum foil works decently. Removed the rust off my sword pretty good
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Post by robertbill98 on Sept 12, 2020 13:59:13 GMT
Man, it's been a while since I've posted. :-) Anyway, my question: I have a black spot on a blade with a satin finish that looks like it could be the beginnings of rust. So, what's the best way to remove it? 1) A rust eraser isn't quite cutting it. 2) I was thinking fine-grit sandpaper. What's the # of grit I should look for? 3) If you were thinking of a different product other than a rust eraser or sand paper, can this product be found easily, at a big chain hardware store? The easier to find, the better. 4) ...What *is* the secret to happiness? :-) --ecovolo Sand paper will be good in this case. The real challenge is when you visit a hardware store and find a variety of sandpaper booklets and sheets, arranged size-wise, from where you have to choose. The process of selection is quite time taking as there are lots of factors to compare among the different types. I think 3M 32023 IMPERIAL WETORDRY 9″ X 11″ 1500 GRIT SHEET will be best for you. Because it is developed with super-quality silicon carbide. Here, the synthetically prepared grits are bonded to a moisture-resistant paper back. Overall, it is lightweight and durable, and flexible in application. I know about its features from this article. Its pros are Comes with waterproof backing Great for both dry and wet usage Overall good product for you.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 12, 2020 14:36:00 GMT
That post is over 3 years old. Ecovolo has probably figured it out by this time.
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Post by Jordan Williams on Sept 13, 2020 19:00:24 GMT
Maybe the rust spot grew and gave him tetanus so we will never find out what happened
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Post by bebut on Sept 13, 2020 19:15:13 GMT
Maybe he went to an auto parts store where they sell the really fine sandpaper and therein found the real secret to happiness!
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Post by Verity on Sept 13, 2020 23:37:34 GMT
I have been noticing a few threads being brought back to life by Necromancers. Strange. Some black magic happening around here! I confess I kinda like it. Haha. We should play a game of "necro thread" where someone brings back a thread of their choosing once a week.
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Post by nebulatech on Sept 14, 2020 3:21:24 GMT
Just throwing this out there; silicon carbide is a very sharp abrasive, good for fine sanding, but aluminum oxide is much more durable. Ideally look for open coated papers (less concentrated grit) which allows for sworf (sanding dust) to fall out and not clog the paper, because it improves the finish. Silicon carbide is good for soft things like automotive urethane. Aluminum oxide is better for metal.
(I used to sell industrial grade abrasives.)
Necro posting ftw!
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 3:28:35 GMT
To add TO this necro post.
One thing I find that works very well for the "Albion satin" look is a ScotchBrite pad and use MetalGlo (which is an aluminum oxide paste) polish together.
Wipe down with a paper towel after polishing and then clean with alcohol and re-oil.
This is what I do to keep my Fables, Atrims, and Fletchers etc, in top shape.
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 3:34:37 GMT
To add TO this necro post. One thing I find that works very well for the "Albion satin" look is a ScotchBrite pad and use MetalGlo (which is an aluminum oxide paste) polish together. Wipe down with a paper towel after polishing and then clean with alcohol and re-oil. This is what I do to keep my Fables, Atrims, and Fletchers etc, in top shape. Is that the normal Maroon colored scotchbrite pad? No I use the heavier duty but ultra fine dark grey ones. 3M ultra fine hand pad. (07448) 3M HP-HP Scotch-Brite Hand Pad - Ultra Fine Grade 6 in Width x 9 in Length - 7448[PRICE is per BOX] www.amazon.com/dp/B00125PR5A/
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 3:41:23 GMT
No I use the heavier duty but ultra fine dark grey ones. 3M ultra fine hand pad. (07448) 3M HP-HP Scotch-Brite Hand Pad - Ultra Fine Grade 6 in Width x 9 in Length - 7448[PRICE is per BOX] www.amazon.com/dp/B00125PR5A/Awesome, I am going to try it. I find it works very well. Those boxes of them are huge so you just cut some off when you need (I've been on the same box of them for almost 4 years now). A light hand is all that is needed, the pad and the polishing paste do all the work. You do NOT need heavy pressure.
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 3:56:40 GMT
I find it works very well. Those boxes of them are huge so you just cut some off when you need (I've been on the same box of them for almost 4 years now). A light hand is all that is needed, the pad and the polishing paste do all the work. You do NOT need heavy pressure. I have used different polishing compounds but not with a scotchbrite pad or anything like that, just microfiber cloth. Seems like it would definitely add a different element to the look. It definitely does. The scotchbrite adds to the slurry buildup of the oxide paste and the cutting action winds up being much softer than paper but much more aggressive than the paste on a cloth. It really helps the "smooth satin" look better than anything I have found so far as an alternative by itself. I actually owe this trick to a friend who once told me about it and it stuck. EDIT: I should also add, that for actual rust biting or pitting actual paper sanding would be necessary to smooth the surface out, this does NOT get pits out. It will eliminate any surface light rust that has not taken root but if it has gotten to pitting then this won't work. This is meant as a maintenance approach, not as a repair measure.
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Post by pgandy on Sept 14, 2020 13:02:16 GMT
No I use the heavier duty but ultra fine dark grey ones. 3M ultra fine hand pad. (07448) 3M HP-HP Scotch-Brite Hand Pad - Ultra Fine Grade 6 in Width x 9 in Length - 7448[PRICE is per BOX] www.amazon.com/dp/B00125PR5A/I am not disputing the effectiveness of those pads, but the price is cost prohibitive for me. Such will give you an idea why I normally stick the lower end of swords such as Windlass. Such is life.
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Post by Verity on Sept 14, 2020 13:50:56 GMT
I am not disputing the effectiveness of those pads, but the price is cost prohibitive for me. Such will give you an idea why I normally stick the lower end of swords such as Windlass. Such is life. wow! Ouch! I show $28 for me haha. That IS a giant box of them. They probably sell smaller packages of them.
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