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Hello folks – I am new to the fountain pen network, and this my very first post. I would value some advice. I recently purchased a Visconti Eco Roller. I absolutely love the pen. Unfortunately, the silver band at the bottom of the cap came loose. Not being a very handy, or apparently intelligent person, I purchased some super glue with the intention of gluing the band back onto the cap. That worked wonderfully. Unfortunately, some of the glue got on the band as well as the cap. Needless to say the glue dulled the surface of the cap and band. No matter what I have tried, I have not been able to restore the luster of the cap or band to match the body of the pen. Any thoughts on what I could do to restore the cap and band to their original luster? :gaah:

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Hello folks – I am new to the fountain pen network, and this my very first post. I would value some advice. I recently purchased a Visconti Eco Roller. I absolutely love the pen. Unfortunately, the silver band at the bottom of the cap came loose. Not being a very handy, or apparently intelligent person, I purchased some super glue with the intention of gluing the band back onto the cap. That worked wonderfully. Unfortunately, some of the glue got on the band as well as the cap. Needless to say the glue dulled the surface of the cap and band. No matter what I have tried, I have not been able to restore the luster of the cap or band to match the body of the pen. Any thoughts on what I could do to restore the cap and band to their original luster? :gaah:

 

Hi and welcome to FPN! :W2FPN: You might want to contact Bryant about this. He is a member here and does a lot of work with Visconti. He may be able to tell you the best action to take. It may need a trip to Visconti via Coles of London for repair. You can also reach Bryant via his website www.pentime.net

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Hello folks – I am new to the fountain pen network, and this my very first post. I would value some advice. I recently purchased a Visconti Eco Roller. I absolutely love the pen. Unfortunately, the silver band at the bottom of the cap came loose. Not being a very handy, or apparently intelligent person, I purchased some super glue with the intention of gluing the band back onto the cap. That worked wonderfully. Unfortunately, some of the glue got on the band as well as the cap. Needless to say the glue dulled the surface of the cap and band. No matter what I have tried, I have not been able to restore the luster of the cap or band to match the body of the pen. Any thoughts on what I could do to restore the cap and band to their original luster? :gaah:

 

Hi and welcome to FPN! :W2FPN: You might want to contact Bryant about this. He is a member here and does a lot of work with Visconti. He may be able to tell you the best action to take. It may need a trip to Visconti via Coles of London for repair. You can also reach Bryant via his website www.pentime.net

 

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