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Any experiences on the use of Simichrome polishing paste on modern or vintage pens to report? I've used it in the past without any bad outcomes on cheap vintage pens, but I'm contemplating an application on some of my more coveted specimens. Any anecdotes will be appreciated!

 

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What part of the pen do you want to polish?

*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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Why would you want to polish your pen?

 

Personally, I got a 149 off ebay full of "scratches", i would want to polish that out and make it new again so i can make it scratched again if that makes any sense XD

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Oh nooooo! Please do not use simichrome on MB resin; I believe you'll do some permanent damage.

 

Instead why not try the Master Brand resin polish:

 

 

I know they don't have a website any more, but try emailing them:

 

masterbrandproduct@gmail.com

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I am familiar with Simichrome when I used to work on road bikes, way back in the 80s.

It's good mild abrasive paste for some metals but I would shy away from using it on pens. I believe it would quickly wear away any plating on pen furniture & scour the nibs.

 

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BTW: I have purchased a two-sided polishing cloth (having some jeweller's rouge on one side) from Classic Fountain Pens http://www.nibs.com/AccessoriesPolshingCloth.htm (no affiliation), but have been hesitant to use it on any of my pens.

Has anyone used this kind of cloth on their pens instead of using a paste polish?

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*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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Again, it would depend on the kind plastic that the pen barrel is made of.

Simmichrome polishing paste, however gentle, is an abrasive. I would be more concerned about the other compounds in the paste.

The distnictive smell of this paste is similar to that of Brasso & Silvo liquid metal polishes & pastes. I would be concerned as to how this (I assume) chemical) would react with various plastics, in particular to vintage plastics.

*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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Again, it would depend on the kind plastic that the pen barrel is made of.

Simmichrome polishing paste, however gentle, is an abrasive. I would be more concerned about the other compounds in the paste.

The distnictive smell of this paste is similar to that of Brasso & Silvo liquid metal polishes & pastes. I would be concerned as to how this (I assume) chemical) would react with various plastics, in particular to vintage plastics.

That seems logical: I'll avoid it. Thanks!

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But only if you don't thoroughly wash your silverware after using Silvo. :D

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*Sailor 1911S, Black/gold, 14k. 0.8 mm. stub(JM) *1911S blue "Colours", 14k. H-B "M" BLS (PB)

*2 Sailor 1911S Burgundy/gold: 14k. 0.6 mm. "round-nosed" CI (MM) & 14k. 1.1 mm. CI (JM)

*Sailor Pro-Gear Slim Spec. Ed. "Fire",14k. (factory) "H-B"

*Kaweco SPECIAL FP: 14k. "B",-0.6 mm BLS & 14k."M" 0.4 mm. BLS (PB)

*Kaweco Stainless Steel Lilliput, 14k. "M" -0.7 mm.BLS, (PB)

 

 

 

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Safe on vintage plastics/"precious resins"/etc?

It's safe on precious resin. I wouldn't use it on vintage pens.
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Here's another alternative that seems to be popular here on FPN:

 

http://micro-surface.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=63

 

http://micro-surface.com/images/images/mgfilecab.jpg

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Here's another alternative that seems to be popular here on FPN:

 

http://micro-surface.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=63

 

http://micro-surface.com/images/images/mgfilecab.jpg

 

This stuff is amazing! I use it as part of the polishing process when restoring old pens. It has never damaged any of the pens I have restored.

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BTW: I have purchased a two-sided polishing cloth (having some jeweller's rouge on one side) from Classic Fountain Pens http://www.nibs.com/AccessoriesPolshingCloth.htm (no affiliation), but have been hesitant to use it on any of my pens.

Has anyone used this kind of cloth on their pens instead of using a paste polish?

 

Yes. Used it on resin pens. Brings out an excellent shine, but won't shift scratches.

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Another option: Teri from PSP sent along a small bottle of Novus #2, and it's worked wonders on my MBs and others.

10 years on PFN! I feel old, but not as old as my pens.

 

Inked up: Wing Sung 618 - BSB / PFM III - Kiri-same / Namiki Falcon - Storia Fire / Lamy 2000 - Fuyu-gaki / Sheaffer Triumph - Eclat de Saphir

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