06-16-2005, 06:42 PM
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| cleaning your epee!
O.K i know to use WD-40 to retard rust(among other things), but, what if I want to restore that shine it had when it was new? What can I use to shine it? And what metal are epees made of?
P.S That is NOT innuendo in the title
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06-16-2005, 06:55 PM
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| I use a sanding brick to take the rst off and make em new, but if u have a colorful blade it will take that off too. Blades are made of steel.
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06-16-2005, 07:12 PM
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| thanks, how fine a grit should i use?
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06-16-2005, 07:17 PM
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| 200 - 400 make sure it's the sort you should use on metal... if you want a really shiney blade, use a finer grit.
FYI, don't use WD-40 on your tip...
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06-16-2005, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Epee FYI, don't use WD-40 on your tip... |
Out of curiosity, why? | |
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06-16-2005, 07:46 PM
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| It's not good for them, and because I said so!
It would take one of the resident armorers to give the complete answer.
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| Is it ok if I sand the bell-guard or will it damage the wiring. Further to that what else can i do to keep my epee in prime condition.
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06-16-2005, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mrbiggs Out of curiosity, why? | WD 40 The WD stands for water displacement.
People use it as a lubricant for moving parts, but it doesn't do a good job.
Mr. Epee's right... one of the armoury people will tell you specifically why it's bad for tips. My knowledge is based on working with cars. | |
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06-16-2005, 08:06 PM
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| WD-40 or oil and electricity does not mix. If you get some in your tip, it will leave a film, that will act as an insulator. The best thing to use is Tuner cleaner, just make sure it says safe for plastics.
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06-16-2005, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by DHCJr WD-40 or oil and electricity does not mix. If you get some in your tip, it will leave a film, that will act as an insulator. The best thing to use is Tuner cleaner, just make sure it says safe for plastics. | Cool, thanks.  | |
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06-16-2005, 09:25 PM
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| Sanding the bell guard should not cause an issue as long as you avoid the area where the blade fits into the guard and the wires run thru. Ive always perfered to pull the weapon apart and using a wire brush for my drill ,slam the guard into a vise and go to town....only thing that doesnt work on is colored guards such as our Midas Touch (solid gold epee from tip to guard) I usually leave that for when I rewire a blade.
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06-17-2005, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Duellist USA Sanding the bell guard should not cause an issue as long as you avoid the area where the blade fits into the guard and the wires run thru. Ive always perfered to pull the weapon apart and using a wire brush for my drill ,slam the guard into a vise and go to town....only thing that doesnt work on is colored guards such as our Midas Touch (solid gold epee from tip to guard) I usually leave that for when I rewire a blade.
Rick Shellhouse | Sanding the bell guard also removes oxidation and other gunk that may insulate the metal and cause touches to the guard to register.
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06-17-2005, 09:02 AM
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| It is probably a good thing occasionally sand your guard anyway, but to prevent rust, you can use a sililcone polish. Another thing you can use is a VERY light coat of 3-in-1, or light machine oil. If you want to go crazy, you can use gun bluing, but more trouble than it's worth.
As for WD 40 as a lubricant, it works well for low pressure, low cycle moving parts, but as with all lubricants, it will eventually break down and/or collect contaminants which will increase friction, which will increase lubricant breakdown, etc. It's a vicious cycle.
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06-17-2005, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by fencinman89 I use a sanding brick to take the rst off and make em new, but if u have a colorful blade it will take that off too. | I have seen other use a sanding brick as well.
I have had good luck with emery cloth.
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