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Old 19th November 2015, 02:03 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by GrozaB
So, just use some oil to stop rust and leave surface as-is, right?
Yes, this is imho the best option, otherwise you will lose the contrast of the pamor.
I suggest to use a creeping oil like Ballistol. A nice side effect, after a few weeks of usage, Ballistol improves the black and white contrast. Cleaning and oiling once a week and the red rust disappears after a few days or weeks. All you need is a little patience.

Creeping oil is also very useful for removing the hilt, just oiling and waiting. Alternatively you can try it with a hot air gun with a maximum temperature of ~100°C.


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