Thread: Protecting Goldwash

I got some come Camelia Oil, from I think it was Carba-tec on the recommendation of Onimaru55 after he honed from Dovo special for me (did a great job too). I though it was very reasonably priced considering it's a decent sized bottle. I also didn't mind spending $25 (Australian) on it, considering I'd spent much more on my straight, not including a brush, strop, etc. If it protects the blade from rust it's a good investment I think.

Originally Posted by zib

WD-40 is a bad idea...Also, if you get any in the pivot pin, it'll only gunk it up later with hair, dust, dirt, dna, blood, etc...you get the idea...

God, what are you DOING with your razors?!

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I haven't bought the stuff yet but I have read great things on Renaissance Wax. It may be a good thing for both the blade and for wood scales. I do know that Windex or a similar glass cleaner is recommended for cleaning gold plated Gillette DEs without damaging the plating or the lacquer.

Renaissance wax is awesome for wood. I use it on my bagpipes, Steven's Woodworking brush, and some scales.

I think it's petroleum-based, though... and does contain polishing agents. So, I probably wouldn't use it on a blade.

Originally Posted by hults

Renaissance wax is awesome for wood. I use it on my bagpipes, Steven's Woodworking brush, and some scales.

I think it's petroleum-based, though... and does contain polishing agents. So, I probably wouldn't use it on a blade.

I was talking to Robert Williams (Papabull on the forum) and he said it is good to use on the iron......... at least I think that was what he said ......... old age y'know.

I don't know about WD-40. As I understand it its main claim to fame is that it displaces water. I have used it on razors with dried accumulated grease and it works great for that.