Thread: Water Spots

I am still very new to the straight razor living. I have been shaving this way for about 8 months. With my first razor I didn't know exactly how delicate carbon steel is, and it got a couple of water spots on the blade and the spine. How can I remove these? I got some out and rubbed it furiously, but that did not remove them. Is there anyway to get my razor looking new or even newish again? Thank you in advance.

I understood that a lot of people get rid of these (or rust) with (slighlty) abbrasive product (sand paper, Flitz, Maas, Never Dull, Brasso, .... etc).
The heavier and deeper the spots, the lower the grit you start with.
If you start low (e.g. 200 grit), always work your way up the grit (300, ......., 1000) to remove visible scratches from previous girts.

Be careful to always thoughly clean the blade after, since some products are "toxic".

Disclaimer: I have never done (hand sanding or polishing) myself....

Water stains are usually easily polished off with some Maas and similar and a rag. Now to prevent stain, buy a tub of Renaissance wax, just put some on with your finger and buff it off again, it will leave a thin invisible film that will keep those stains away for quite a few shaves.

I second the wax recommendation. I use Ren. wax quite a bit on guns and knives but I have also used car wax. Paste wax like Meguiar's, Mothers, Turtle wax all do a decent job. They are much cheaper than Ren wax but not quite as convenient since you have to apply them then wipe clear once it dries. Rain-ex also does a bang up job.

Ray

I got some of Vintage Blades razor oil. Link Is this sort of thing primarily for storage or does it do what the wax you guys are talking about as well? I am not adverse to going and getting some Ren wax also. I am just trying to learn the best way to take care of my small, but growing collection.

Rain-ex also does a bang up job.

I never thought of that! It's not gooey like oil, but very water-repellent. I'll try it out . . . Thanks --

Charles

i got in a habbit of rinsing my razors in hot tap water after i shave then wipe the blad dry the warm blade will dry off any moisture left without any spotting left , and i have never had any rust problems even when i lived right on the beach i dont know if this will help but it is what i do.