WilBru5 Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 Hello all One of the blades I recently acquired appears to be a gunto which someone in the past coated the blade with a clear lacquer(maybe they thought to protect the finish). What should be used to remove this without damaging the blade's original polish? Quote
raynor Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 Are you sure its lacquer and not renaissance wax or something similar? Quote
WilBru5 Posted October 5, 2019 Author Report Posted October 5, 2019 Hello Omar The coating is hard and clear, may even be a poly? Quote
Shamsy Posted October 5, 2019 Report Posted October 5, 2019 Varnish was often used by veterans on old military blades. I imagine this is a similar issue. Methylated spirits is the best way to remove unwanted 'protections' without blade damage. Here's a picture of my Yasumitsu before and after. 4 Quote
Stephen Posted October 6, 2019 Report Posted October 6, 2019 Goof off or Goo Gone should do the job may take more than one app depending how thick the coat is 1 Quote
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