Caring for polished blades?

[averageguy]

Hi. I just received my first polished blade. What exactly is the correct type of cloth / material to wipe this down with to avoid putting any scratches on the blade? Thank you.

 

[Keith Montgomery]

I use a microfiber cloth. These things are great. The cloth itself will not scratch a mirror polished blade, but you still have to be careful that there is no gritty material on the blade or cloth.

 

[averageguy]

Could you please elaborate on this microfiber cloth. Brand name - where is it available?

 

[Keith Montgomery]

Actually, the store I manage sell them for cleaning high gloss paint finishes on speakers. The ones we sell are packaged locally and don't have the manufacturers name on the package. If you do a google search for microfiber cleaning cloths you will get lots of hits.

 

[dullone]

I was very happy with the quality and service of http://www.neatitems.com

These towels are neat. The suede versions are really smooth and soft
http://www.neatitems.com/Microfiber Suede Cloths.htm

 

[averageguy]

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[ZENGHOST]

Flitz makes a microfibre cloth and you'll see microfibre cloths at auto shops as well. You might also find some in a sunglass store for cleaning lenses (I use one on my flashlight lenses).

 

[Elvislives]

Caring for polished blades?

First, and foremost, DO NOT use them.