Cleaning off carbon after HT

[Mark Barone]

If I want to keep the ht color , I am assuming the darker sometimes flakier part still needs to come off. How would I do that without sanding it? I made sure to post a blurry picture to help you understand. Although I already sanded the bevel again so I think I did it bass ackwoods.


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[Freds Edge]

I was told to soak in vinegar to remove the heavy carbon scale , seems to do a good job.

 

[Mark Barone]

I was told to soak in vinegar to remove the heavy carbon scale , seems to do a good job.

Thanks Maybe I'll try to scrub it off with vinegar I don't want to soak it because I already shined up the bevel. I'm thinking the vinegar might discolor the bevel. (Mistake but I know if it try to sand it again I'll screw it up)