The nib and feed will probably need to be replace if it's been bonded.
But I would say if the materials are newer, probably an ultrasonic bath of each parts?
The steel nib might need to be replaced depending on how it looks on the underside.
tooth (March 19th, 2020)
I would try a soak of trisodium phosphate, Dawn, and water. TSP is available at Amazon and Home Depot. I use it in woodworking and I've used it to remove ink stains in demonstrators. About 1/2 - 1 teaspoon in a cup of very warm water, several drops of Dawn, and a splash of ammonia if you have it. It shouldn't harm your pen in the least, but it's all your choice as I accept no responsibility.
Soak overnight or longer. Don't be in a hurry. If you have an ultrasonic cleaner use the same solution. 3 minutes on then off, check, then repeat and soak some more.
I use TSP with ammonia and Dawn as a pen flush, but a teaspoon in 12 ounces of water. I also sprinkle TSP on my hands with Dawn to remove ink stains. It works fast and no harm to my flesh.
Good luck.
KBeezie (March 20th, 2020), PecosPeet (March 25th, 2020), tooth (March 19th, 2020), Wile E Coyote (March 20th, 2020)
thanks for the tips, I'll let you know how it turns out.
KBeezie (March 20th, 2020)
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How is some of that stuff with hard rubber and celluloid tho?[/QUOTE]
Why does trisodium phosphate work so well? Phosphates. That's the stuff taken out of detergents, soaps, cleaners, and other products many years ago. That's the reason your clothes don't get as clean now. That's the reason you have to use double or triple the recommended amount of detergents and it still isn't as good.
I've never tried it on hard rubber or celluloid pens. I have used TSP to clean off tires, inner tubes, remove mold and mildew, and regularly use 1/4 cup in every laundry load along with laundry soap. I use a couple of tablespoons in my dishwasher as well. I keep an old plastic spice jar on the sink to use for handwashing and pots and pans that never go in the dishwasher. It's great to remove grease, grime, and some stains on wood, countertops, and floors and used as a pre-treatment before painting.
I've been using TSP for almost 30 years and never had anything damaged. It's cheap (4 lbs for around 12 bucks) and it cuts down on the amount of soap needed by half or more.
Those are the reasons I use it as a pen flush and suggested its use for paint on pens. It won't dissolve it but may make it loose enough to gently remove with a cloth.
Cheers.
Sg
Last edited by sgphoto; March 20th, 2020 at 08:36 AM.
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sgphoto (March 20th, 2020)
The one I been using for the last few years is the Ivation IVUC96S that I got off amazon for about $32. No need for the larger industrial ones. What I liked about mine is that the basket comes right off the base for easy water fill or dump, 3 power settings, and 5 timer modes.
Sailor Kenshin (March 20th, 2020), sgphoto (March 20th, 2020)
I wanted to circle back and let you know how it turned out. Given how many hours I invested in this unbranded pen of questionable value, clearly this was a labor of love. TSP, LOTS of cycles in the ultrasonic, some scraping, and a judicious use of acetone and I’m extremely pleased with the way it came out. Thank you to everyone who gave me tips on how to attack this one.
azkid (March 24th, 2020), countrydirt (March 24th, 2020), PecosPeet (March 25th, 2020), Sailor Kenshin (March 24th, 2020), sgphoto (March 24th, 2020)
What an excellent job you did there. It now looks wonderful. Well done you.
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You did a great job! What a nice old pen!
tooth (March 24th, 2020)
An outstanding example of patience and perseverance. Good job!
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