#18
I have been religiously applying wax to my table saw's surface until last year.  Doh.  I have noticed today that some spots have some surface rust on it.  Should I use a very fine sandpaper to remove it or do something else?
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#19
Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper. Roly
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#20
(03-17-2019, 06:37 PM)Roly Wrote: Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper.  Roly

Thank you Roly for the tip.
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#21
(03-17-2019, 06:37 PM)Roly Wrote: Use a razor blade to scrape it off then I would start out with Scotchbrite green pad and WD 40 if it is just light rust before going to sandpaper.  Roly

I do the same on mine.  For the razor blade, I use one of the 4" razor scraper you can get at any of the home supply stores. The handle gives you a little extra power when pushing through the rust and the thicker blade is less likely to snap and send shrapnel flying.  Then I use a scotchbrite pad under a palm sander for final clean up. Then paste wax.
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#22
Yep, just as Roly said. Slight surface rust is not a hard thing to fix. Elbow grease is your friend,
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#23
Wax is not a rust protectant. Use something designed specifically as a metal rust protector. CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil. Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide. JMO & YMWV
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#24
(03-19-2019, 06:01 PM)cputnam Wrote: Wax is not a rust protectant.  Use something designed specifically as a metal rust protector.  CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil.  Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide.  JMO & YMWV

What he said.  Boeshield+Wax is your friend.
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#25
(03-17-2019, 06:28 PM)Cpl_Eyeball Wrote: I have been religiously applying wax to my table saw's surface until last year.  Doh.  I have noticed today that some spots have some surface rust on it.  Should I use a very fine sandpaper to remove it or do something else?
The wax you used may have caused the rust. Johnson Paste Wax is what I and most others use, does not promote rust. Car wax will cause rust.
# 3 steel wool will cut thru the rust quickly and 220 sandpaper will also work but a bit slower. 
mike
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(03-19-2019, 06:01 PM)cputnam Wrote: CorrosionX, Boeshield, or true synthetic motor oil.  Let it sit and "bake in" for a couple days before you wipe it down - then you can wax it for an easy slide.  JMO & YMWV

Does that cause a problem with finishing? Just curious, never heard that suggested before. I know car wax will, due to the silicone content.
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#27
I used to use a razor blade for rust but found them flimsy and the edge was short lived.  
I now use this that is far more comfortable to use and more durable.

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