I've got a stiletto that has a badly rusted backspring and lock tab and was wondering I you could use Naval Jelly rust remover to get down into the crevices between the liners and the underside of the tab, since they're so hard to get to with steel wool.
Has anyone ever tried Naval Jelly on a knife? Would it harm or discolor anything? ...The horn? I could tape the horn off, I guess.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Most rust removers really screw with springs, plus etch metal badly.
Soak the knife in WD 40 for a few days. Note:SOAK, not spray a little on it. Spray it liberally twice a day. Sit the knife in a pie plate or plastic container, and let the WD 40 run into the pan.
After 3-4 days, spray the knife with brake parts cleaner, or flush with alcohol. If it has plastic scales, just wipe it dry. Then use the steel wool (0000).push it around with a broken toothpick in the tight spots. A Dremel with wire wheel (on low speed, with a light touch) can help in some spots. You can scrape rust off with a piece of brass or copper.
Then WD 40 flush again, dry oil.
Bill
Soak the knife in WD 40 for a few days. Note:SOAK, not spray a little on it. Spray it liberally twice a day. Sit the knife in a pie plate or plastic container, and let the WD 40 run into the pan.
After 3-4 days, spray the knife with brake parts cleaner, or flush with alcohol. If it has plastic scales, just wipe it dry. Then use the steel wool (0000).push it around with a broken toothpick in the tight spots. A Dremel with wire wheel (on low speed, with a light touch) can help in some spots. You can scrape rust off with a piece of brass or copper.
Then WD 40 flush again, dry oil.
Bill
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Nothing has quite the charm and adventure AS a rust remover AS does pure nitric acid. I recommend performing the operation at the vacationing neighbor's house; immerse rusted item in nitric acid contained in neighbor wife's ugly toureen, attempt to remove after rust is gone. Pat dry on neighbor's draperies, not the side facing your house. Distribute excess acid evenly over other neighbor's fence in wee hours.
Hope that helps ya'.
AS ever,
Your ol' pal,
Wally J. Corpse
Nothing has quite the charm and adventure AS a rust remover AS does pure nitric acid. I recommend performing the operation at the vacationing neighbor's house; immerse rusted item in nitric acid contained in neighbor wife's ugly toureen, attempt to remove after rust is gone. Pat dry on neighbor's draperies, not the side facing your house. Distribute excess acid evenly over other neighbor's fence in wee hours.
Hope that helps ya'.
AS ever,
Your ol' pal,
Wally J. Corpse
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Thanks Mr. Corpse! I'll try that if Bill's advice falls through. Would it harm or discolor anything? ...The horn? I could tape the horn off, I guess.
I'm a little hesitant about pouring it out on the ground after use because of EPA regulations, but I don't think you'd suggest something that was illegal. Heck, I think nitrates are good for plant life. I've got a neighbor that I've been meaning to thank for his dog fertilizing my lawn, so this would be a perfect jest-ure of appreciation.
I appreciate the great advice!
I'm a little hesitant about pouring it out on the ground after use because of EPA regulations, but I don't think you'd suggest something that was illegal. Heck, I think nitrates are good for plant life. I've got a neighbor that I've been meaning to thank for his dog fertilizing my lawn, so this would be a perfect jest-ure of appreciation.
I appreciate the great advice!
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