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Post by whiteshield on Jun 11, 2019 9:17:05 GMT
Any of you have Samurai armor? What do you do to keep them from rusting? And how do you normally remove the rust?
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Post by tensho on Jun 25, 2019 3:15:14 GMT
Not sure if you ever figured it out. But most of the plates are either lacquered or russet/given a controlled "rust"/patina preventing rust. Kind of like how antique Tsuba are.
As far as cleaning the rust off I would recommend a piece of Ivory or bone. It's hard enough to remove the rust but won't damage or scratch the metal.
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Post by pgandy on Jun 26, 2019 2:29:39 GMT
I’m not familiar with Japanese armour, but for European stuff to remove rust I use WD-40 and #000 steel wool. For stubborn rust WD-40 with various grades of wet/dry sandpaper. I’ve found stubborn cake rust can be scrapped off with brass having an edge. I did this just the other day when I found a spot of rust forming on the backside of a chape and refused to come completely off with the steel wool. In that case I used WD-40 and a brass key.
As for preventing rust I use a closed container, a trash bag will due, and moth balls. Leave the container so that it can breathe.
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