INFI/A2..simple rust spot removal

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after talking to a few HOG's at the Blade show on the subject oF rust removal from a INFI, A2,(double cut, satin finish) or any other blade steel.. I was surprised at all the diffrent answers that i had gotten and how everyone went about it, all seemed to work but required more work than really had to be done, and in some cases,,could actually deform the blade :thumbdn:

I was amazed when I had mentioned the use of naval jelly to remove the rust,,that no one knew what i was talking about:confused:

you can buy this stuff at walmart, Auto Zone, K-mart,,,,just about anywhere that sells basic auto body repair acessories.

anyway,,there are two types of this stuff...make sure that the type you use on your blade isnt the kind that turns the rust into paintable primer...you want to get the type that desolves the rust completly.(be sure to read the ladel)

The last blade i used it on was a bead blasted A2 mean street, that i had handled and put away in my safe for a long while,, it had terrible rust spots all on the handle area as well as the blade.

I simply coated the blade and handle area with the naval jelly and let it sit for about one minute,,,then simply wipped the knife, and re-oiled immediatly,,,and the knife looked as good as new.

give it a try :thumbup:

anyway,,,here is a link to one brand, but there are many diffrent brands on the market and they all work equally well.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products/detail.asp?catid=13&subid=47&plid=169
 
I might have to try that I just blued a ranger knife in A2 I got, but didn't like it so I used a scotchbrite pad and sandpaper. The satin finish it even nicer now than before at least. I wonder if that gun blue remover works in a similar way?
 
beefangusbeef said:
I might have to try that I just blued a ranger knife in A2 I got, but didn't like it so I used a scotchbrite pad and sandpaper. The satin finish it even nicer now than before at least. I wonder if that gun blue remover works in a similar way?
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not sure if that gun blue remover will desolve rust,,I dont thoink it will.

just remember when you use the Naval jelly on a blade to completely cover the whole exposed bare metal with the jelly, because it will desolve oxidation, patena, ect....so to avoid having a "blotchy" blade,,,,be sure to completely coat the whole knife with it and clean it as evenly as possible, and be sure to reoil it as soon as you have dried the bare blade afterwards,,,,I always use "Tuf Glide" from sentry solutions,,,really good stuff :thumbup:
 
gun blue remover will desolve rust,,I dont thoink it wil
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It said on the bottle it would and I would think it'd do pretty well against rust since blueing is basically just rust anyways. I will have to buy stock in that if it's that easy. I've taken too many scouring pads to rusty weapons and tripods.
 
beefangusbeef said:
It said on the bottle it would and I would think it'd do pretty well against rust since blueing is basically just rust anyways. I will have to buy stock in that if it's that easy. I've taken too many scouring pads to rusty weapons and tripods.
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trust me..

try the naval jelly,, I think you will be amazed how easily and how well it works:thumbup:
 
I have heard of naval jelly and used it years ago. It didn't do that good a job on my naval lint and it removed my belly patina. Pretty harsh stuff as I remember.

Assuming no heavy pitting, what do the rust spots on the blade look like after treatment? Still rough and need scrubbing with a pad?

Also, will it remove the patina and make the blade bright again?
 
It used to be a pinkish gel. Good stuff. Used it many times on old rusted bolts andthe like.

Good suggestion.:thumbup:
 
Never tried the naval jelly. Always reach for Flitz.

Good tip.
 
beefangusbeef said:
I might have to try that I just blued a ranger knife in A2 I got, but didn't like it so I used a scotchbrite pad and sandpaper. The satin finish it even nicer now than before at least. I wonder if that gun blue remover works in a similar way?
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I tried that stuff on a slightly discolored Gransfors, and it didn't even pretend to work. I'm going to pick up a bottle of this navel jelly asap and try it out on my A2 apprentice blade that is starting to spot.
 
I have had heavy brown oxidation on INFI and all I did was a vigorous rubdown with a Scotchbrite pad and water. I have never had INFI rust deep or pit at all.:cool:

I only have a couple A2 pieces that have seen oxidation and I have done the same. No problems yet:)
 
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