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2careless · 8 October 2009, 06:31 AM

Hi, I bought a pen recently which has a gold plated clip. The clip has discolored significantly (see attached). I would like it to be like golden again. Can I rub it with things like Cape Cod cloth or I would risk further injuries?

Brushpup · 8 October 2009, 07:39 AM

The only time I've seen Gold change to color like that was when it was exposed to very high sulfur/sulfur compounds. Acidic of course, but the Gold turned more of a dingy grey/black color.................. Strange.

Tools · 8 October 2009, 09:02 AM

The gold itself doesn't discolor... It is the metals that it has been alloyed with that are oxidizing..

A couple of rubs with any polishing cloth or even silver polish will have it looking like new again..

Brushpup · 8 October 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The gold itself doesn't discolor... It is the metals that it has been alloyed with that are oxidizing..

A couple of rubs with any polishing cloth or even silver polish will have it looking like new again..

You are so right...but you make me feel so dumb for not thinking of that.

swatty · 8 October 2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

The gold itself doesn't discolor... It is the metals that it has been alloyed with that are oxidizing..

A couple of rubs with any polishing cloth or even silver polish will have it looking like new again..

Great advice, I'd love to see some more pics of that pen Kai.

redshirt1957 · 9 October 2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brushpup

You are so right...but you make me feel so dumb for not thinking of that.

You keep it up and they will start calling you Bubba Jr.

Brushpup · 9 October 2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You keep it up and they will start calling you Bubba Jr.

Ohhh..........and that would be so hard to overcome.

Impossible actually!

2careless · 9 October 2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

You keep it up and they will start calling you Bubba Jr.

Oh I'm sure being Bubba Jr has his beneficial inheritance

All the Bubba Rolex collections

2careless · 9 October 2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swatty

Great advice, I'd love to see some more pics of that pen Kai.

Here it is - after a bit of polishing with a jeweller's cloth.

Montblanc Oscar Wilde pen.

idk01 · 9 October 2009, 09:21 PM

Talk about bringing her back to life, Nice one Kei

No where did I put mine and does it need a polish :-)

AWATCH · 9 October 2009, 09:36 PM

It looks like new again

tszyu#1 · 10 October 2009, 03:37 AM

[QUOTE=2careless;1391321]Here it is - after a bit of polishing with a jeweller's cloth.

That's great!! I have a few pairs of GP cufflinks that I would like restored...you just policshed it with a jeweller's cloth, that's it?

Tools · 10 October 2009, 04:36 AM

That is a beauty......

2careless · 10 October 2009, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by tszyu#1

That's great!! I have a few pairs of GP cufflinks that I would like restored...you just policshed it with a jeweller's cloth, that's it?

Yup. Rubbed it for like 30 seconds and I'm really amazed that it does work. However, I'm told that every time I wipe that cloth onto the surface I would be removing a little bit of the gold plating so only use it sparingly.

swatty · 10 October 2009, 07:52 AM

Looks great now

Bisquitlips · 10 October 2009, 10:37 AM

A very nice Wilde!

Wanna trade something.....? I am in a trading mood.

Love the pen and NICE job!

2careless · 10 October 2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

A very nice Wilde!

Wanna trade something.....? I am in a trading mood.

Love the pen and NICE job!

The only WE I'm interested in atm is the Proust FP+BP, and Christie BP.
Wouldn't mind the ID but that's bloody expensive...

8 October 2009, 07:39 AM	#2
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	The only time I've seen Gold change to color like that was when it was exposed to very high sulfur/sulfur compounds. Acidic of course, but the Gold turned more of a dingy grey/black color.................. Strange. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

8 October 2009, 09:02 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,999	The gold itself doesn't discolor... It is the metals that it has been alloyed with that are oxidizing.. A couple of rubs with any polishing cloth or even silver polish will have it looking like new again.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

9 October 2009, 09:21 PM	#10
idk01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Australia Watch: DJ16233TT Posts: 18,485	Talk about bringing her back to life, Nice one Kei No where did I put mine and does it need a polish :-) __________________ *Apprentice to Terry Newton; Superstar and Fake Sleuth*

10 October 2009, 04:36 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,999	That is a beauty...... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 October 2009, 10:37 AM	#16
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,542	A very nice Wilde! Wanna trade something.....? I am in a trading mood. Love the pen and NICE job! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

8 October 2009, 06:31 AM	#1
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Discoloration on gold plating. Hi, I bought a pen recently which has a gold plated clip. The clip has discolored significantly (see attached). I would like it to be like golden again. Can I rub it with things like Cape Cod cloth or I would risk further injuries?

9 October 2009, 09:36 PM	#11
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	It looks like new again

10 October 2009, 03:37 AM	#12
tszyu#1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: new york Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,044	[QUOTE=2careless;1391321]Here it is - after a bit of polishing with a jeweller's cloth. That's great!! I have a few pairs of GP cufflinks that I would like restored...you just policshed it with a jeweller's cloth, that's it?

10 October 2009, 07:52 AM	#15
swatty 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,416	Looks great now

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