Thread: What's a good, celluloid friendly, rust preventative?

Almost all of my razors have celluloid handles and I'm leery of putting petroleum-based oils in their pivot joints after they get wet while shaving.

I tried spray silicone, but the solvent-carrier frosted the surface of the ol' Robeson I tested it on.

I'm back to using RemOil, but as I've always found the admonition against using oils on plastic a good one, I'm not happy with it.

Anybody know of a good rust preventative designed for use with plastics.

Try some Dovo Sterol, from Classic Shaving. Its a light oil that doesn't gum up, and disinfects too. I use it, and haven't had any problems on celluloid scales.

+1 on dovo sterol. I use it for all my straights. Have never had a problem.

Yep, that's what I use. Sterol's great and doesn't affect the celluloid.

I use Camelia oil and have never had any interaction with the celluloid.

<<<< The barbarian of the bunch...

I spray a little WD-40 on a piece of TP and wipe off the blade with that...
I haven't had any rust since I started doing it over a year ago nor have I had a reaction to the various scale materials....
You of course need to wipe and rinse the blade before using it so that you don't get any skin irratation but I haven't had a problem there either....

Sewing machine oil is formulated to lubricate and protect metal, plastic, and other kinds of materials and does not break down or harden over time.

I have had it on all my razors for 8 months and there is no rust and no damage to celluoid, horn, bone or Ivory handles. Older sewing machines do have some celluoid parts, and this oil is formulated to be compatible.

$9.95 for 32 ounces at Sailrite. The link below should take you right to the page where you can order.
32 ounces is almost a lifetime suppy.


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Hmmmmmm I like that idea Toolarts, makes sense... Is there a possible irritation factor with it like with the WD-40????

Originally Posted by gssixgun

Hmmmmmm I like that idea Toolarts, makes sense... Is there a possible irritation factor with it like with the WD-40????

When I use a razor, I always wipe it down and strop it before shaving. By the time I finish that, there isn't much oil left on the razor. I've never gotten any irritation that I know of from this oil. I think it is pretty neutral.

WD 40 is a water displacing chemical. Great for electronics, etc., but as a lubricant it is kind of temporary. It also has some fairly nasty solvents.

I use it for killing yellow jacket and hornet nests. A good squirt of WD-40 and the nest is a goner, and the bees can't even fly at you--but they do shake their fists and cuss at you as they are dying!

Paul

Sewing oil seems like a good idea!

As I'm a Super Cheapskate(tm), I should have have asked: What's a good CHEAP, celluloid friendly, rust preventative?

You can probably find sewing oil at Wal-Mart and avoid mail order; as I hate paying 6 or 7 bucks shipping for a $4.99 item