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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 0:22:13 GMT
Is it ok to just polish a sword with just Metal Glo Polish? I have had it for the last 2 week and I have applied it and cut water bottles with it and then polished again. I am very impressed with the complete lack or rust after I cut water jugs. I just want to make sure it is safe for me to use without oiling also.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 0:27:29 GMT
Metal glo is a polish. I assume you remove the water with a towel before applying the polish yes? Then constant polish every 2 weeks will keep the rust away...but I would apply the oil afterwards for protection just in case you don't pull it out for 2 months for some reason.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Nov 11, 2008 2:16:58 GMT
I've noticed that Autosol metal polish has a protective quality that acts like oiling. It does protect from rust for a time. Though Oil is better. Grease is even better.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 20:42:18 GMT
SO I guess I either need to keep polishing it like every 2 weeks or Polish then oil to keep it good for a while.
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Post by YlliwCir on Nov 11, 2008 20:49:40 GMT
I have been converted to using silicone spray or tuff cloth.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 21:20:50 GMT
Metal glo and other polishes are just that - polishes. They're good if you want to constantly maintain your sword but you should consider using a light grease if you want to be completely sure. I personally use a very light layer of gun grease on all of my swords. Never had a rust problem.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 21:29:46 GMT
It may be noteworthy that a wooden scabbard will help slow rust, whereas leather (inside) will tend to promote it. Air + moisture = oxidation/rust. Which may explain why we see a lot of leather covered wood.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2008 21:51:35 GMT
I keep an old oily sock soaked in 3 - N - 1 in a zip=loc sandwich bag and wipe ALL my swords down once a week or so whether I've used them or not. Just get in the habit and it's no real bugger. In Summer, I have a small oscilating fan that constantly blows on the "functional" stuff ...(antiques & repros.) just to keep the humidity down.
cheers,
Bill
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