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Hi, I will soon be in possession of an early Pelikan 100 with a bakelite body. One of the potential issues with the pen are the cap threads which are reportedly worn quite smooth (they are rough/have problems keeping the cap captive etc.). I was thinking about how easy it would be to refurbish the threads (as in remake them entirely)? Something along the lines of: - Machine the threads out. - Create new substrate for the threads by filling the area with a dyed epoxy mix. - Let it cure and then machine new cap threads. DISCLAIMER: I will inspect the pen when it is in my hands, and if possible, avoid doing anything of that nature to that pen (less is more). Going by the pictures from the auction there is a chance that the roughness is just some crud that had formed on the threads, smoothing those out should help. Bonus question: - Anyone in the know of a repairer in the EU who could do that (I have a hunch that fountainbel will get a shout or two) and who could also redo the gold platings on the trims among other things such as replacing the cork piston seal?