That is a polishing paste. They come in different colours and different grits, just like sanding paper. From more robust to really fine. With the paste you can make the metal surface to be like a mirror. I used it to slightly refresh the look, it was a bit dull.

@@soul_iron_restoration Thank You!

Is there any other procedure than argon welding to restore the broken edge of the bayonet? Fludor soldering, for example? I don't use the blade to cut.

@@alenalost2822 You can definitely solder the holes and the edge and then file and sand to make the surface smooth. It's easier than welding. With welding you could get even black finish because the welds are also iron like the blade. Solder will remain white, it doesn't react with the blueing solution. You might want to keep your blade white too, then the solder won't be very visible

Thank you!

Thank you and good luck! Lamps like these are fun to restore and use 😉

Thanks, oh yes it was :)

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Hi! Yes, I still have this bayonet and the paint is completely intact. I used Hardcore brand black matt spray paint but there're lots of suitsble paints out there. If your paint comes off it's either because of wrong paint or the metal being greasy/dirty. In any case you should clean before painting and i recommend to use the primer. It's much easier for the paint to hold onto primer than the bare metal. I didn't use one because I knew the bayo would be on a shelf at home and because the putty kinda works like primer too. Anyway, the paint on the sleeve seems strong. Good luck!

@@soul_iron_restoration Thank you very much for your help! Helped a lot. May I ask the name of the resin-like substance you used to fill the rust pits?

Happy to help! :) The resin is called putty. It is widely used for car body repairings. You can find it in any tools/hardware or car-related stores. Look for those suitable for metal as some of them are for wood. The process of using it can be seen in this video :)

@@soul_iron_restoration Thank you very much! 🙂

Thanks a lot! 🍻

Благодарю за коммент. Вы правы, надо было сделать. Изначально не стал, так как видео и без того затянулось, теперь понимаю, что не помешало бы 😉

Спасибо, а что бы Вы сделали по другому?

I found it with a metal detector in a forest. It was some sort of WW2 vehicle repair site

Thank you! I'm glad you like it ☺️

I'm happy to hear that, thank you!

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I'm glad to hear it 🍻

Thanks man 🙏

Thanks, that's a possibility :)

Thanks a lot!

Thank you my friend!

Exactly! It's crazy to think it was in the ground for so long and probably was last used during WW2. Imagine how I felt when it finally fired after so many years :) Thanks for the comment!

Thanks a lot!

Благодарю! По поводу элекролиза соглашусь. По этой причине я как раз позже залил все преобразователем ржавчины. Электролиз хорош, чтобы снять самый толстый первичный слой ржавчины. Взаимная подписка:)

Дякую. Дружина подарувала браслет :)

@@soul_iron_restoration гарний подарунок від коханої це дуже круто))