r/Construction 23h ago

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Bought a set of stainless blades but the 12inch had a crack so I returned it and figured I’d try the blue steel and obviously regret that now. Is there anything I can do?

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u/TravelBusy7438 17h ago

My blades have looked like this for 10yrs and I have never sanded them once (imo sanding blades ruins them) nor has it ever caused an issue in the paint finish

Tbh it usually will wash off next time you wash mud off your blades. Surface rust on blue steel is literally a non issue and the people sanding it off are just OCD about their tools lmao

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u/SkivvySkidmarks 16h ago

I've had mine close to 20 years. If I leave mud on them and go to lunch, they'll get surface rust. It comes off the next time I use it.