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I have a desk pen that has a clear taper that has a  few bits of color on it that I would like to remove. What would be the best product for this? I don't know if it is paint or a couple of ink stains, but the rest of the taper is very clear and shiny and I don't want to fog it or scratch it.

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I like these clear handles too.

 

I might try soaking it in water with some dish detergent and then gently try to remove the paint/ink.

 

Not sure what these handles are made of (acrylic?) but they seem fairly hardy and impervious to me. I would think you could polish them too… but only with a speciality polish made for plastics. . If you’re feeling brave you could try some toothpaste. I’m also a fan of Magic Eraser sponges for removing marks and stains without causing significant scratching/abrasion to a surface. 

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Anderson pens sells Micro Gloss polisher that can be used on plastic/acrylic.  It should work on the taper but if you plan to use it be sure to test it in a very small area first, maybe the part that screws into the pen barrel. 

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On 7/8/2022 at 11:36 PM, kestrel said:

Anderson pens sells Micro Gloss polisher that can be used on plastic/acrylic.  It should work on the taper but if you plan to use it be sure to test it in a very small area first, maybe the part that screws into the pen barrel. 

 

It works.  That's what I use to clean up my pens.  You just have to be careful, so that you don't break the tip off the taper.

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