How to Stop Rust With Skate Blade Oil

Ice skate blades often rust in storage if they are improperly prepared before being placed in storage or if the area in which they are stored is not perfectly dry. The best way to stop rust on skate blades is to prepare them properly, and take preventative measures on top of regular maintenance and cleaning. You will find that one of the best ways to stop rust on blades or on other metal surfaces that are prone to this problem is with skate blade oil.

Things You'll Need

  • Cleaning rags
  • Steel wool
  • Skate blade oil
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Instructions

    • 1

      Wipe down the metal surface. It needs to be completely clean and dry before you apply the oil. Make sure there are no drops of moisture or other problems on the blades before you move on.

    • 2

      Remove any existing rust. Existing rust can "creep" along metal even under conditions where no new rust could form. Use the steel wool to remove any rust.

    • 3

      Wipe down the cleaned, rust-free blade again to be sure you have removed all flakes of rust. Use a clean, dry rag.

    • 4

      Apply several drops of skate blade oil to the metal surface. Use another clean rag for this step. Coat the metal surface with a thin layer of oil that is not runny or greasy. It will barely be visible once you have smoothed it on. Now the metal is protected from rust.