I have read a number of threads over time and become comfortable using micro pads and various creams and pastes to repair light scratches and polish my pens. That has pretty much kept me satisfied. Generally I like to muck around with polishes as little as possible as I figure I am more likely to do harm than good.
Well, that is so far. The other week I bought a Pelikan 100N even though I knew the cap looked rather ordinary - however it had a nice looking nib I was keen to try, an OBB. Nib is fine, but now the rather dull finish of the pen is stirring an interest to DO SOMETHING. I have started. Micropads (I am a chicken, I always use 6000 and above), goos and pastes and a fair bit of time. The cap looks much smother and even feels not too bad after some carnauba wax. But factory style finish? Nup. Let's call it a dullish mustud finish.
So, has anyone out there had real experience restoring that high gloss finish? Do I really need to get a rotary buff and special pastes? If so, what is the method and what equipment do I need? I really am keen to learn how to do this.
And no, I will not start with the 100N. More likely will gain experience by polishing the tv remote or Mrs Mustud's hair dryer.
Any help will be much appreciated.
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