Mb Pen Polishing Recommendations

[Ed44]

Hi folks,

 

In many of the photos of MBs, the pen has a very glossy shine to it. What polishing products do you use to get that shiny pen? I've tried Semichrome and Wenol products but they don't seem to really do much.

 

Thanks,

Ed

[Blade Runner]

I tried Simchrome, and it did not do anything.

 

My modern 149s get the most use. If they pick up light scratches, I do not really care anymore. Worse case scenario, send to MB for replacement of resin parts if it ever gets that bad. A convenient perk of using modern pens.

[queenofpens]

Or send back to MB for any other repair. When my old Generation needed a new end cap last summer, they sent the pen back polished to a high shine and re-did my initials in gold, also appeared to have tweaked the nib into better response. Yes, the repair price seemed high for glueing on a new end cap, but I felt better about it when I saw what all else they did at the same time.

[yamaha_no_46]

I would strongly recommend you to stay away from metal polishes or any other automotive oriented waxes, polishes etc on pens. They may be harsh to resin surfaces and being abbrassive they may remove plating from trims.

 

I will recommend you a magic potion. Planet Waves Restore Guitar Polish. I had it for the direct purpose, to restore finish on my electric guitar. But one day I tried it to remove a scratch from my formerly owned 163 rollerball and it provided fantastic results. It really removes swirl marks and minor scratches. But try to avoid from any metal trims although it will not harm. Use mainly on plastic surfaces or resin. Apply a small amount of cream polish on the surface, rub the surface with your finger letting the cream do its job, wipe and buff with soft cotton cloth or cotton pads. Repeat if necessary.

 

As for all similar products, as a preliminary caution, you would better try a small amount first. If you feel confident and pleased, go further. This bottle should be more than enough for a lifetime.

 

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/planet-waves-restore-deep-cleaning-cream-polish

 

http://www.guitarmania.co.uk/ekmps/shops/guitarmania/images/planet-waves-restore-guitar-deep-cleaning-cream-polish-460-p.jpg

Edited April 1, 2014 by yamaha_no_46

[sargetalon]

Unfortunately, Montblanc did not polish the pen I had sent in for repair. I used Novus polish and it worked amazingly well.

[Gilberto Castaneda]

I have used Arm and Hammer tooth paste with success.

[Ed44]

Hi folks,

 

Thanks for all the suggestions to date. MI'm not trying to polish out a lot of deep scratches, I'm looking more for a light polish that cleans the oils and other surface dirt and adds a bit of a shine to it. It's sort of like when you put Armor-all on you car's tires after you wash it.

 

Thanks,

 

Ed

[pen jubky]

A few years ago a forum member developed a scratch remover/ polishing kit called Master Brand. The formula consisted of 2 non abrasive compounds. There are many old threads on restoration of damaged pens using this product. I bought a kit and not only did it remove all scratches and dings but it also polished the resin to a factory finish. I'm not aware whether it's still available but it's worth to give it a try and find out. The contact information of the seller/ manufacturer is included at the end of the you tube infomercial in the first link. You might want to try and contact him.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/208182-mb-master-brand-resin-polish-kit/

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/208182-mb-master-brand-resin-polish-kit/

 

 

Good luck.

Edited April 2, 2014 by pen jubky

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

One really easy thing you can do is to practice on a cheap black pen. The member that said avoid automotive polishes is correct. Polishes tend to more abrasive and may cause more trouble. A water Bourne spray wax would be okay. Just don't use a petroleum based product. Turtle wax ICE would work just fine for this

[PAHarris]

I just picked this up...

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Step-Scratch-Remover-Polish-System-for-Montblanc-Pen-Resin-Celluloid-Metal-/251399406815?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a889284df

 

It works amazingly well - I highly recommend it.

[isaacrn]

I bought the same stuff, and didn't notice any difference in shine or scratch removal.

[Chrissy]

I bought Masterbrand via draeroheli on here and it works perfectly well on my Mb pens. I also have Meguiars polish

[GUNGA GALUNGA]

Hey Chrissy. If your Meguaiars is petroleum base don't use it.

[dduran]

Scratch-X 2.0?

[PAHarris]

I thought it worked wonderflly well. Used it last night on an MB 146 and a vintage Parker Challenger and they both look like different pens.

 

And big plus one on anything petrolium based. Stay away.

It may discolor a celluloid pen.

 

 

I bought the same stuff, and didn't notice any difference in shine or scratch removal.

[Freddy]

Hi folks,

 

Thanks for all the suggestions to date. MI'm not trying to polish out a lot of deep scratches, I'm looking more for a light polish that cleans the oils and other surface dirt and adds a bit of a shine to it. It's sort of like when you put Armor-all on you car's tires after you wash it.

 

Thanks,

 

Ed

 

Ed, consider Ron Zorn's Wax Free Polishing Kit at Main Street Pens....Outstanding stuff!

 

 

Fred