{"title":"Tool Maintenance","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"renaissance-metal-de-corroder-250ml","title":"Renaissance Metal De-Corroder 250ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis super-gentle rust removal solution is a welcome departure from the aggressive and sometimes dangerous products that are commonly used in rust removal processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of corroding rust, Renaissance Metal De-Corroder selectively ruptures the bond between the base metal and corrosion layer, reducing rust to a sludge which is easily wiped or brushed away. The process can be stopped with a clean-water rinse, with no need to neautralise aggressive acids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product can be safely used on iron, bronze, copper and copper alloys, brass, steel, zinc and galvanised materials. It also effectively cleans scale and rusty water stains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of it's gentle formulation, rusty tools can be left in Renaissance Metal De-Corroder over up to several days. In our tests, we have found that a immersion in the De-Corroder over a period of a few hours, with hourly wiping off of detached rust, is highly effective at removing rust and caused no damage to our tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe totally benign nature of the product eliminates work and health hazards associated with common de-rusting systems such as those based on phosphoric and hydrochloric acids. Normal ventilation and common-sense hygiene procedures should be observed, with gloves and protective clothing advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing treatment, metal surfaces are stabilised for up to 14 days, giving ample time for applying long-term protection (such as Renaissance micro-crystalline wax polish, which confers a tough – but reversible – glass-clear lustrous finish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose rust or scale should be wire-brushed and surfaces de-greased to allow optimum performance. Immersed objects will be clear of light corrosion in as little as two minutes. During longer immersion for heavier rusting, periodic checks can be made by rubbing the object with a finger. Brushing speeds the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picreator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40669715202225,"sku":"PIC-MDC250","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/RenaissanceMetalDe-Corroder250ml.jpg?v=1780446789"},{"product_id":"renaissance-metal-de-corroder-100ml","title":"Renaissance Metal De-Corroder 100ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis super-gentle rust removal solution is a welcome departure from the aggressive and sometimes dangerous products that are commonly used in rust removal processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of corroding rust, Renaissance Metal De-Corroder selectively ruptures the bond between the base metal and corrosion layer, reducing rust to a sludge which is easily wiped or brushed away. 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Normal ventilation and common-sense hygiene procedures should be observed, with gloves and protective clothing advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing treatment, metal surfaces are stabilised for up to 14 days, giving ample time for applying long-term protection (such as Renaissance micro-crystalline wax polish, which confers a tough – but reversible – glass-clear lustrous finish).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoose rust or scale should be wire-brushed and surfaces de-greased to allow optimum performance. Immersed objects will be clear of light corrosion in as little as two minutes. During longer immersion for heavier rusting, periodic checks can be made by rubbing the object with a finger. 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In our opinion the only reason not to do this is the risk of rust, as we much prefer the look and feel of an unvarnished tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the arrival of Renaissance Wax at the shop, we now have the luxury of being able to protect our tools from rust while revealing the smith's intended finish of the metal. Simple and easy to apply, it affords great protection and provides a finish that can be left matte or buffed to a gentle sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that, we've found it makes a great finish over natural or lightly oiled timber. Because this wax is used the world over by museum conservators to protect furniture, carvings, arms and armour, it's applications in woodwork are myriad. It can be applied with with very little colour change in timber, making for a very predictable as well as tactile finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use ours on tools, boxes and displays. What timber or metal will you protect and enhance with yours?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picreator","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40669718610097,"sku":"PIC-RENW65","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0122\/9422\/files\/RenaissanceWax-65ml.jpg?v=1780446321"},{"product_id":"renaissance-wax-200ml","title":"Renaissance Wax - 200ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe incomparable Renaissance Wax is now never far from hand in the JTA shop. We aren't particular fans of the full varnish finish that Japanese tools leave the smithy with, and we like to remove this varnish from selected tools, such as hand-made chisels. 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