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Any recommendation on a clear glue for a clear demonstrator? I don't think dropping it in hot coffee would count as a warranty repair so I am thinking of fixing this myself.

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Best advice is to get in touch with Conklin first and see if you can get a replacement cap before making any attempt to do the repair yourself.

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It is a numbered edition Mark twain and the number is on the cap. I've tried reaching out to them but have received no replies.

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Get on Facebook and look for Yair Jerry Greenberg.

 

https://www.facebook.com/yair.greenberg.35?fref=ts

 

He might help you out. Though probably not till after the DC show. Don't know if he's going, but he might be helping get ready for it. I don't know.

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I'd say remove what you said about hot coffee, and just reach out to them for warranty. At worst, you'll pay the repair costs, but I am certain it'll get special consideration given its limited edition nature.

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I'd say remove what you said about hot coffee, and just reach out to them for warranty. At worst, you'll pay the repair costs, but I am certain it'll get special consideration given its limited edition nature.

 

Nah I can't do that kapanak. Accidents do happen and I don't like being dishonest. I'm very much a DIY guy and do it because if it happens again I can remediate it myself.

 

 

Get on Facebook and look for Yair Jerry Greenberg.

 

https://www.facebook.com/yair.greenberg.35?fref=ts

 

He might help you out. Though probably not till after the DC show. Don't know if he's going, but he might be helping get ready for it. I don't know.

 

 

Thank you for the suggestion FPN Super Moderator I'll give that a shot. Though really if I could fix it myself the more the better.

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Gutted for you. I adore my B&W Mark Twain and often thought of acquiring a clear one in the past . . when I used to buy pens . . . :unsure:

 

Hope you sort it.

I would have been tempted with Araldite epoxy glue but pretty sure it's opaque and not clear :(

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For anyone who may read this a year later.... I found a solution. I was able to purchase a liquid plastic called "5 second fix." Once applied I moved the parts into the position I wanted them in and reviewed where the plastic liquid was so that I didn't get runs. I then applied the UV light to harden the material and sure enough clean, clear and unnoticeable without any worry of the pieces coming apart. I added this to the cap piece and dabbed a bit on the clip to keep it in place. This liquid plastic seems to work similar to how a dentists UV light works when getting a filling. It hardens the plastic and it remains clear. I have had it on my pen for the past 6 months without issue.

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