M800 Decay

[PJohnP]

I wonder if a simple coating of protective wax (car or museum wax) would go a long way in protecting the trim from corrosion.

 

If it's one of polymeric coatings like Turtle Wax Ice, maybe. Several thin coats might work, assuming no prior perforation or damage to the gold coating.

 

I suppose a thin coating of clear nail polish would work, but one would have to thin the polish with acetone prior to application, and I can't help but think that acetone would be deadly for the polymeric components of the pen, so I'd recommend against this application.

 

 

 

John P.

 

[Blade Runner]

The thought of putting wax on the section isn't appealing. I'd just use it, and when the corrosion becomes an eyesore, just have Pelikan replace the barrel.

The problem is when you're dealing with an LE. Replacement barrels for LEs are in limited supply.

[PJohnP]

The thought of putting wax on the section isn't appealing. I'd just use it, and when the corrosion becomes an eyesore, just have Pelikan replace the barrel.

The problem is when you're dealing with an LE. Replacement barrels for LEs are in limited supply.

 

 

Thinking about what you've mentioned, it might be better, as they used to say on NYPD Blue, to "get in front of this", and have Chartpak/Pelikan replace it now, whilst the barrels are available.

 

Just a thought...

 

 

 

John P.

[QM2]

I've been using Montblanc Blue Black ink in the pen almost exclusively. Although iron gall inks are corrosive, I'm surprised that Pelikan would offer a pen that is incompatible with this popular ink.

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an iron-gall ink. That's one reason I personally avoid them...

 

Today I use Private Reserve Midnight Blues. Same look, less fuss.

 

Keep in mind that Pelikan's own Blue-Black, though not iron gall, is just as acidic as MB Iron Gall Blue-Black. Yes, it has the same pH.

 

I second the recommendation of Private Reserve Midnight Blues. Intriguing colour in a pH-neutral ink.

 

[Opus104]

Here's a list that I think Originally was on Pentrace. Anything less than 4 is supposed to be more corrosive. That being said, I use the Waterman Blue/Black and Blue all of the time without issue. All of the PR inks are around 7 or higher and I am another fan of midnight blues. It is especially nice in any dry writers you may have.

 

1.7 for Omas Blue-Black, Omas Royal Blue, Visconti, Lapis Blue;

2.2 for Montblanc Blue-Black, Montblanc Bordeaux, Pelikan Blue-Black, Visconti Turquoise;

2.6 for Caron d'Ache Imagine in Blue Sky

2.7 for Pelikan 4001 Blue, Visconti Permanent Blue-Black, Pelikan 4001 Turquoise, Quink Washable Blue, Waterman Purple;

2.8 for Caran d'Ache Escape in Caribbean Sea

3.0 for Montblanc Emerald Green, Quink Permanent Black, Waterman Blue-Black, Waterman Blue;

4.0 for Sheaffer Brown, Emerald Green, Peacock Blue;

5.5 for Caran d'Ache Dream in Blue Night

5.6 for Caran d'Ache Protect in Storm

6.1 for Caron d'Ache Travel in Grand Canyon

6.3 for Parker Penman Emerald;

6.5 for Omas Sepia;

6.6 for Parker Penman Ebony;

6.8 for Herbin Green, Omas Vespucci Red, Parker Penman Mocha, Parker Penman Sapphire;

7.0 for Waterman Havana

7.2 for Omas Permanent Black;

7.5 for Parker Penman Ruby; Pelikan Brilliant Green;

7.8 for Visconti Black

7.9 for Rotring black, Waterman red, Caran d'Ache Explain in Carbon

8.2 for Pelikan brilliant red, turquoise, violet

9.0 for Sheaffer jet black

 

[tnmike1]

My Pelikan did it after using it for several years and all I put in it was Pelikan ink. But that's what happens when you use one pen daily for a few years I would suppose

[Pippin60]

I would think that unless its 14 or even 10k any platting will eventually wear off just from your fingers holding the pen. Also your own skin and dare I say sweat is acidic. If any pen or other item is only plated, the platting will eventually wear off from use.