My friend gave me a Vincent DE that needs some cleaning. What's the best way to remove rust from the head of the razor?
Spray some wd-40 on it. Let it sit for a few minutes then brush it off with a toothbrush and clean it off thoroughly before you use it. You don't want the wd-40 to contact your face.
Dave, get some Never Dull Cotton wadding. It's great for cleaning and polishing plated metal. Automotive part stores, and hardware stores have it. I've even seen it at Walmart. Clayton
The Never Dull has removed most of it but there's still some left. I think maybe a toothbrush and some type of polish or cleaner might do the trick.
If you use a dremel, be careful not to apply too much pressure. You don't want to remove the plating. Couple that with the WD-40 and you should knock it out.
Yeah, I'm with Raven312. Be careful with the power tools. If you need more umphf than just WD-40, try steel wool before you go to the power tools. Edit: There are various grades of steel wool. Super fine, very fine, fine, etc. Go with the finest you can get is my suggestion; it is cheap stuff too.
OK I think I got it all. I used the Never Dull and then took Turtle Wax Polishing Compound a soft toothbrush and a cotton rag to it. Cleaned up right nice, except for some dark spots where the plating has came off.
OK, I don't have pics for this one. I do believe however I just found a new obsession. I know I have a new obsession I'm going to start refurbishing and cleaning old razors. Now to let the wife know.
I totally understand that obsession! I did a few of them; it was so much fun and very rewarding bringing something that was older than me up to a condition that was unbelievable for its age. Now I do brushes...
How do you get all of the WD-40 off of the razor to make it shave ready again? I have some rust I would like to remove, but I don't want WD-40 on my face.
Don't use too much WD-40 of course. WD-40 is removed completely with Acetone (Nail polish remover). Acetone is removed completely with water. (Be aware acetone can also remove paint. Be careful or you'll have to repaint your numbers, etc.)
I wouldn't say I get WD40 on my face all the time but it does happen occacionally in my workshop. Never had an issue. Also WD40 is used in the kitchen on all the stainless steel surfaces. On a razor I'd just wash it off with water and soap and be done with it. No reason to fret about it IMHO.