Question:How to get rid of rust w/o damaging the mirror finish?

JayGoliath

JayGoliath

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Hi all,

I often used a softer grit of sandpaper on rust. At the same time the mirror finish gone away as well.:mad:

Any pointers , at least to reduce the damage on the finishing?

Jay

* Dear Mods, if this topic existed before, pardon me.
 
Jay, you might try some Nvrdull or some kind of polishing product. I really depends on the the level of rush you've got.

And don't sweat asking anything at any time:) Folks around here are happy to answer questions for the first or 50th time:):thumbup:
 
Well if you use the mouse pad & sandpaper method for sharpening your kukris, you'll end up with a lot of worn down sheets. I personally keep these specifically for getting rid of nicks, patina, and rust from usage. The sheets I use range from 220-2000grit, so I start at whatever grit suits the situation (i.e start at 220 and work up if there are deep scratches, or just use 2000 if it's simple patina). Since the sharpening wears down/rounds out the grits, it makes the paper even finer. Polishing with worn out 2000 grit is nearly the same level of polish as the mirror ones put on by the kamis. You won't get much better without buffing

Not only is it effective, it's "green" as well ;)
 
to get rid of rust and not harm the mirror finish depends on if it is surface rust or you have something deeoer and more damaging going on. Which is it? Is there pitting and such or is it just some light surface rust?

Light surface rust is really easy and to maintain the mirror, no abrasives need be used at all. A cleaner/polish like Flitz and a felt wheel on a Dremel will take it right off and the best part is when you finish doing the whole blade, it will REALLY SHINE!

Deeper rust is something else and once I know this is the trouble, I will give that one from my perspective as well. Until then, I will think good thoughts and hope it is easy, surface rust only.;)
 
Warty knows what he's talking about when it comes to rust:thumbup:

I owe ya one, buddy:thumbup:
 
You can also try using the edge of a penny (pre 1982 as it has more copper) and scrap off the rust. I use this method on blued firearms without damaging the finish. Put a little oil on the blade while you're doing it.
 
Use Simichrome for your final polish. Amazing stuff. Comes in a small tube that has a tad coarser grit than Brasso. Don't use a power buffer though, it will leave swirl marks. Best done by hand.
 
hi
for very light surface i use liquid brasso the yellow duster any rust worse than that i do as has been said in an earlier well used 2000 grit wet&dry wet of course which still leaves the high polish intact
mick:thumbup:
 
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