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I've heard that on vintage Montblancs that they use a dipped amber celluloid/resin barrel, which is why they have an amber ink window. Would use of this polish risk going through that layer and making the amber body underneath visible? I have seen pictures of an overpolished vintage Montblanc that was a translucent amber.

Polishing the surface a vintage dip-coated MB barrel is very delicate in my experience.

The black celluloid coating layer - being originally ( new) only 0.10-0.15 mm thick - decreases slightly ever time you polish.

Given the expected number of times the pen was already polished in the past i would be very careful with any polish

Francis

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Polishing the surface a vintage dip-coated MB barrel is very delicate in my experience.

The black celluloid coating layer - being originally ( new) only 0.10-0.15 mm thick - decreases slightly ever time you polish.

Given the expected number of times the pen was already polished in the past i would be very careful with any polish

Francis

 

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Nueces39 Dipped Only

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I ordered(and paid for) the polishing kit on Dec. 14. It has been over 2 weeks and still no delivery! Also I was charged Ca. Sales tax and shipment was to Wa. state. Answers please?

 

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Nueces39

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Thanks for the lovely polish! The pen now looks super nice and shiny. I polished the nib with a sunshine cloth too, and it's as good as new :) Really happy with the polish!

 

http://i.imgur.com/HTYlOEL.jpg

 

 

http://i.imgur.com/iuWmLh7.jpg

 

 

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Since last 20th I'm e-mailing you asking a confirmation of the shipment. Why don't you answer?

 

Have you already shipped?

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Polishing the surface a vintage dip-coated MB barrel is very delicate in my experience.

The black celluloid coating layer - being originally ( new) only 0.10-0.15 mm thick - decreases slightly ever time you polish.

Given the expected number of times the pen was already polished in the past i would be very careful with any polish

Francis

Thank you Francis.

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I have actually had many people use the system on their 1950s pens and love it. That's the beauty of the three step system and of the diminishing abrasive. You're taking off micrometers at a time!

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Hi, I still have yet to receive my polish that was ordered on 31st January. I have sent you a few messages here and a email through your website, but did not get any reply. Please advice on the shipment!

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Hi TLMG,

 

I have ordered your pen polish on 21st September. I have yet to receive it. I have tried to contact you but can't reach you. Can you please advise on my shipment.

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