Remove Rust Using Electrolosis

[Andybaby1]

I was reading life hacker and saw this little tutorial for removing rust from a Hand Axe, I cant help but feel the same thing can be done to an old steel razor

http://www.instructables.com/id/Electrolytic-Rust-Removal-aka-Magic/

I also suspect that you might be able to restore a greening brass razor the same way by using copper tubing or copper nails, or a bunch of pennies, instead of rebar, as to my knowledge, greening is just copper rust.

Have a look, the Pictures speak for themselves

 

[Nozzlejocky]

While I've never tried this myself, I've read similar accounts in the past. It makes sense to me. I'm not sure I'd use it on a razor, but regular rusty tools and such should work great. Another thing I've used to "clean" metals, specifically brass as I collect old fire hose nozzles, is to soak them in Coca-cola for a bit. Surprising how well it works. Just think of what it does to your guts!

 

[mdunn]

yep - should work. It would leave any pitting caused by the rust though.

 

[Andybaby1]

isn't this the same way razors are chromed too?, so it might remove the chrome too now that I think about it.

but that might be unique.

 

[ScotchDave]

While I've never tried this myself, I've read similar accounts in the past. It makes sense to me. I'm not sure I'd use it on a razor, but regular rusty tools and such should work great. Another thing I've used to "clean" metals, specifically brass as I collect old fire hose nozzles, is to soak them in Coca-cola for a bit. Surprising how well it works. Just think of what it does to your guts!

There's worse than coke in your stomach, much worse!

 

[Emmett]

This is a common technique in industry, but not one that many individuals use.