Rust spot help

resinguy

resinguy

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I just discovered a tiny rust spot on one of my DCBB finished knives. This knife is not a user. What is the best way to remove the spot without marring or changing the finish?
 
resinguy said:
I just discovered a tiny rust spot on one of my DCBB finished knives. This knife is not a user. What is the best way to remove the spot without marring or changing the finish?
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Basically, re-bead blasting it. If there is rust, there is probably at least the smallest amount of pitting. The problem is any rubbing (especially to get into the pitting) on the finish will smooth it in that area and it will look different from the rest of the finish. :(

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You really need to watch the doublecut finish because of that, it doesn't need to actually be used for rust to form. I keep all doublecut well oiled. I suggest you get some oil and just try rubbing it out a bit with some soft cloth... should make the spot a bit smaller and almost gone without having to do a complete re-blasting.
 
Tuf-cloth works very well, I agree with Dan, a good soft cloth "buff" should remove it if it's not too far along. I've noticed my DC/BB finished blades have to be kept after more than the other finishes, but it's one of my favorites.
 
randucci said:
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Basically, re-bead blasting it. If there is rust, there is probably at least the smallest amount of pitting. The problem is any rubbing (especially to get into the pitting) on the finish will smooth it in that area and it will look different from the rest of the finish. :(

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Tim nailed it. I've tried ever so carefully to remove rust and you can always tell after. :)
 
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The one problem in re-blasting it would be the Logo (if there is one) would need to be re-done also. The blasting won't remove it, but it will be effected as they are applied normally after the bead blast finish. :(


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Fitz works but it will be obvious where you rubbed. Sounds like she's either going back to Garth or becoming a user.
 
Soulrack223 said:
Fitz works but it will be obvious where you rubbed. Sounds like she's either going back to Garth or becoming a user.
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:grumpy::grumpy:

ridgeline said:
Tuf-cloth works very well, I agree with Dan, a good soft cloth "buff" should remove it if it's not too far along. I've noticed my DC/BB finished blades have to be kept after more than the other finishes, but it's one of my favorites.
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I'll have to try a careful buff.
 
I found a very tiny microscopic hole at the end of the handle of my DCBJ. I've just put WD-40 on cotton and sligtly touched it 3-4 times. It disapeared without affecting the DC finish.
 
Soak the blade in an oil bath .... try and use a good gun oil ..... you can always pour it back into the bottle afterwards so it's not wasted .... I use "Corrosion-X" .... it is expensive but works ..... soak it for a day or so and then give it a bit of a flick with your thumb nail .... gently and just where the spot is .... after a good soaking in that stuff I have had rust spots flick off ....

It is the best way to try to preserve the matt finish ..... otherwise Flitz the whole knife and give it a uniform none matt finish and the rust will definately then go .... the DCBB finish still looks good it just loses that "matt powdered" finish ....
 
For small stuff (rust spots & stains), I like Stanley Premium Polishing Paste.

Pretty inexpensive and it hasn't let me down, yet.

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one tiny spot? Why not just saturate it with Kroil and hit it with high pressure air or a dental pick before trying anything else.
 
It is obvious.


You need to send it to me!


Any piece of infi that sits long enough to get a rust spot, not from actual use, means it has been in your safe for far too long!




Just hand her over!
 
Guy,

On my DC ASH when I got a spot of rust on the spine of the handle I rubbed it off with my thumb (mine is a user though). Give that a try. But if its a safe queen that u scrutinize every time you look at it then maybe you need mental help ;-p. Just kidding. The problem is that you already have a table full of users. Its just the knife's way of telling you that you are neglecting it.

Good luck!

Kevin
 
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