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Originally Posted by Stan S.
So I have this new tulwar in transit from the UK and from what can be seen in the pictures, there are a few significant rust spots on the blade. While it is nothing that couldn't be handled via my usual means of cleaning, I figured this would be a perfect time to try that Cola thing that so many people are raving about.
I am looking for some pointers from those who use Coke to clean their blades. How do you do it? Should I soak the sword (if so, for how long?) or just wipe down the blade? Anything specific that can damage the steel to look out for? How do I remove/neutralize the effect of a carbonated soft drink in the end of the process? Do you prefer a specific brand or flavor that works best?  Is there anything else I need to know?
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Salaams Stan S. ~ Coke is at the lower end of corrosion remover chemicals. Drop the sword in for a couple of days and check it ... it may need longer in which case 2 more days and so on.
For rust spot use aluminium foil which works at sub atomic level to remove the spots... It needs a lot of rubbing but is about as non invasive as you can get...Use the foil folded like you use 00 grade paper... Use Coke and aluminium foil and save the planet.. Try these before you step up the abrasives to 00 and also look at pineapple fruit juice and or tomato paste and or lemon salt which I found very effective. Again apply in one or two day submersions and check for effect. Half the trick is to build a decent container or tube in which to immerse the object and so you dont use gallons of coke etc ... I have a long shallow aluminium tray in which swords can be dropped ... That works.. Hot soapy water will neutralise most of these low acids but you can use vinegar as well ... you will likely discover the surface goes a bit grey looking on a lot of these treatments but after a good rub down with aluminium foil and a few gun oil applications it usually helps the patina ~ as normal tread carefully..
Ibrahiim