This is a cross-post of a message from somewhere else. I think it might be helpful for others, but if this is not allowed, kindly remove this post.
Hi,
I got an Elysee pen with serious flow issues, so I decided to take apart the section to give it a good cleaning.
The nib came out, but the feed didn't and, feeling somewhat lazy to unpack the ultrasonic cleaner and not having time to deal with it right away, I opted to let it soak instead - by the end of the week, after whatever gunk was holding it in, should come loose and it should be possible to pull the feed out, right?
Wrong. Terribly so.
When I finally had a chance to deal with it today, the finish on the section had corroded.
I sanded it a bit, so now I know that the section is made of brass (actually, it looks more like copper, which is a rather odd choice).
Looks like I'll be doing my first experiments with applying lacquer in the near future. Would be ideal if I could remove the gold-plated hardware from the section somehow (ideas welcome), so it will be easier to sand.
Before I do anything to the pen, I'll be experimenting with black nail polish or brush-applied car paint on some brass hardware.
If anyone has suggestions, they're MORE than welcome.
In the meantime, hopefully others will benefit from another of my "new experiences."
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