Pen Polishing and Waxing

[DCB]

Good morning. I'm pretty new to pen repairing, but am having a really good time fixing some Parker 51's and vacs.

 

Here's my question...what do you think is the best method for polishing these types of pens? I'm interested in knowing more about polishing pen barrels/caps and also nibs. (taking out scratches, small nicks, and adding a nice luster)

 

I have some pen polish and wax I bought from Giovanni and I'm going to start practicing on some junk pens I have laying around.

 

Any advice for me? Are there any online posts or articles about polishing that you could point me to?

 

Thanks a lot.

[tryphon]

Polish:

1. use scratch remover only on plastic pens, where deep scratches are

present. It works well on Lucite (Parker 51s) and on thermoplastics

(Waterman Taperite, etc...)

2. pen polish: this is the one I use all the time. O use a soft, clean, old

T shirt. Easy to use, can buff even while still liquid. Works great on all

pens. Go lightly on thin plated metals!!!

3. Pen shine: works on new pens, on all metal pens and also as a final coat

instead of the wax.

4. wax: I use it on wood pens, plastic pens, metal pens. Mild, does not

build up and gives a good shine. Lay on lightly, wait until dry and buff.