how do I get the black out of the 'treads' where the cap screws on?

[Skyppere]

I have a pen or two that have black stains in the grooves where the cap screws on to the body. What's a good thing to use to clean that area? It's a celluloid or plastic, not sure which, Dates probably from the 40's or so?

Any advice would be appreciated.

cheers

skyppere

[sumgaikid]

I have a pen or two that have black stains in the grooves where the cap screws on to the body. What's a good thing to use to clean that area? It's a celluloid or plastic, not sure which, Dates probably from the 40's or so?

Any advice would be appreciated.

cheers

skyppere

 

What kind of stain is it? If it's ink,cold water,a minute amount of Dawn detergent and a toothbrush as well as some

gentle,but patient scrubbing should bring out the ink.

 

John

 

[Skyppere]

I have a pen or two that have black stains in the grooves where the cap screws on to the body. What's a good thing to use to clean that area? It's a celluloid or plastic, not sure which, Dates probably from the 40's or so?

Any advice would be appreciated.

cheers

skyppere

 

What kind of stain is it? If it's ink,cold water,a minute amount of Dawn detergent and a toothbrush as well as some

gentle,but patient scrubbing should bring out the ink.

 

John

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What kind of stain is it? Well, it's black. It's a used pen so I'm assuming it's an accumulation of old ink... I'll give the dawn/toothbrush a try.. Thanks...

 

skyppere

 

[dcwaites]

I haven't done this for vintage pens, but for new ones, I wet a tissue, fold/bunch it up, and press it into the grooves of the thread. The tissue conforms to the thread, and then I turn the pen, sliding the tissue along the length of the threads. This pushes the ink along the threads and out the open end.

 

There is no way you could damage your pen with a wet tissue.

 

For older, well petrified ink, you may have to soak and soften the ink first.

 

 

[framebaer]

The best I've found is to use a small lab brush and some soapy water. Just be sure to dry the cap thoroughly(depending on the manufacturer/model could be metal in there which will rust) Round brushes are great for pen cleaning.

[Ron Z]

I've found InkNix and a toothbrush to be most effective. Follow with a good rinse when you're done.