Good Steel Rust Prevention Coating?

Michael J. Spangler

Michael J. Spangler

Joined
Oct 8, 2003
Messages
2,181
i'm worries about my KMG i rub it down now and then with some WD-40 but i was wondering what i could use to put a good coating on it to protect from possible rust? I heard one suggestiong of renaissance wax... anyone else have 2 cents to put in?
 
I was going to try to out George but I believe he's the Master!

Try Ballistol. It works very well!
 
peter nap said:
I was going to try to out George but I believe he's the Master!

Try Ballistol. It works very well!
Click to expand...
Don, we can debate this issue, but then you would call me The Master Debator. :D :D
 
Because I'm so cheap I have started making my own wax for my blades. I read a report on wax experements with different waxes. I'm not sure if it was Wayne Goddard or Steve Bloom, but the result was that bee's wax was the most effective at preventing rust.
I found a formula on one of the places I frequent, maybe TheForge, that mixed equal parts of bee's wax, mineral spirits, and linseed oil. The person who posted recomended plain linseed oil but I used boiled, it's what I had on hand, and it works fine. The next batch will have a little less spirits because I would like it a little firmer.
I bought some Cardoba (sp?) wax and plan to add a little to the mix. I bought two different kinds of rust preventave from that guy that has the 1911 semi-auto in the salt water at the Blade Show but this mix works better for me here in rusty South Florida.
Just what works for me, Lynn
 
good i've been looking for something to do with that pint of linseed oil... and the tons of extra beeswax i have! thanks a lot lynn i'll give it a try
 
WD40 is neither a good lube, or rust preventetive, plus it will gum up after a bit. It's more of a penetrant.

Plain old mineral oil from the drug store is one good way, it's what the Japanese used on their blades, with clove scent mixed in.

Another is Bull Frog oil. :eek:


http://www.bull-frog.com/
 
Lynn, the best formula I've come up with for a homemade wax is:
Equal amounts of Johnson's paste wax, Beeswax, Turpentine, Linseed oil and a dash of Japan Dryer and a Little Wintergreen oil.

The Wintergreen oil is an excellent rust remover and makes it smell good (like bore butter :eek: )
 
Peter and all,
I like the addition of Japan Dryer, it should have the result of speeding the evaporation of the Turpentine or mineral spirits. I don't think I'll try the floor wax simply because I don't know what's in it and how it works. OK, so I'm not only cheap, I'm 'stubern'!
I have added a small amount of Cardova (sp?) wax to the mix I had on hand. I'll let you know how it works.
Lynn
 
Hey Peter, am thinking of making the wax...was wondering where could I purchase the Japan dryer and wintergreen oil? I live in a rural area.
Thanks!
 
indian george said:
DUH!! Try painting it. :confused: :p :D
Click to expand...

What's a good paint? would the paint be different for stainless steel? High heat paint perhaps? How should I treat the blade after painting?
 
MelancholyMutt said:
What's a good paint? would the paint be different for stainless steel? High heat paint perhaps? How should I treat the blade after painting?
Click to expand...
DUDE!!! We were talking about painting his KMG grinder, not knives. :confused: :confused: :eek: :D
 
Michael J. Spangler said:
george man be a master debator but peter is a cunning linguist
Click to expand...
Groan!:rolleyes:
EDIT: If you do not get it, say it out loud.

How about cosmoline?
I think paint would be best.
 
indian george said:
DUDE!!! We were talking about painting his KMG grider, not knives. :confused: :confused: :eek: :D
Click to expand...

KMG is a grinder? :confused:

LOL... I didn't know that...

Okay... but I still wonder what a good paint for a knife blade would be...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top