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PanAm · 20 April 2010, 03:17 AM

My Mont Blanc StarWalker Roller ball, and now when I try to open it the barrel unscrews instead of the top, help please!!!

Taffi Abernathy · 20 April 2010, 04:18 AM

I had this exact problem with my Meisterstuck Classique and ended up sending it to Montblanc for repair.

PanAm · 20 April 2010, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I had this exact problem with my Meisterstuck Classique and ended up sending it to Montblanc for repair.

Oh no :S

How much did it cost?

shandy · 20 April 2010, 06:02 AM

Try immersing the cap in a basin of warm water for a few minutes(warm tap water) probably for a minute or two, that should expand the cap enough loosen it off

2careless · 20 April 2010, 07:03 AM

Would putting it in water make the metal rusty?
I would wrap it with a hot towel and try.

shandy · 20 April 2010, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Would putting it in water make the metal rusty?
I would wrap it with a hot towel and try.

Should not be a problem Kai if the cap is thoughly dried after, Hot towel though is an excellent suggestion as well

sunburst · 20 April 2010, 07:41 AM

Freezing can also do the trick as well.

Lion · 20 April 2010, 01:09 PM

I would think that the pen even if exposed to water should not rust.....the parts are not made with carbon steel or iron???

AWS · 20 April 2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Try immersing the cap in a basin of warm water for a few minutes(warm tap water) probably for a minute or two, that should expand the cap enough loosen it off

Would you recommend the same technique to separate the barrel for refill replacement? I have a 30 year old Cartier platinum felt tip pen I am unable to separate.

Shangas · 20 April 2010, 02:48 PM

This is merely an aside, but PanAm, does your pen have metal cap-bands?

If it doesn't, I'd be VERY careful about trying to unscrew the cap.

shandy · 20 April 2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSIN

Would you recommend the same technique to separate the barrel for refill replacement? I have a 30 year old Cartier platinum felt tip pen I am unable to separate.

Hmm, I would not like to commit fully to saying yes as that looks to be a very expensive and rare pen. Ruining the felt tip is not a concern as it is probably dry anyway. I think I might go the route of using a hair dryer on low setting and about 10 inches away from the barrel to try to see if that form of gentle heat can expand the stuck joint enough to free it up.. Be very careful though!

AWS · 20 April 2010, 09:19 PM

Thanks Ian

shandy · 20 April 2010, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSIN

Thanks Ian

No worries Allan. I had another thought, if it is all metal then maybe a little WD4O sprayed where the joint is might help?
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PanAm · 21 April 2010, 02:07 AM

Thanks for all the responses, my pen is the Starwalker with the emblem at the top.

I am just going to put it in some very warm water, and keep the top exposed to try and get it off! Is that ok?

PanAm · 21 April 2010, 02:18 AM

Yay, that did it :D I just bent that metal centre piece a bit :S Does that matter?

shandy · 21 April 2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PanAm

Yay, that did it :D I just bent that metal centre piece a bit :S Does that matter?

Great! I am not sure of the model you have so do not know what the center piece is but I am so glad you managed to get the cap off!

20 April 2010, 03:17 AM	#1
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	Overtightened... My Mont Blanc StarWalker Roller ball, and now when I try to open it the barrel unscrews instead of the top, help please!!!

20 April 2010, 04:18 AM	#2
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20 April 2010, 06:02 AM	#4
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Try immersing the cap in a basin of warm water for a few minutes(warm tap water) probably for a minute or two, that should expand the cap enough loosen it off

20 April 2010, 07:03 AM	#5
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Would putting it in water make the metal rusty? I would wrap it with a hot towel and try.

20 April 2010, 02:48 PM	#10
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	This is merely an aside, but PanAm, does your pen have metal cap-bands? If it doesn't, I'd be VERY careful about trying to unscrew the cap.

20 April 2010, 09:19 PM	#12
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Thanks Ian

21 April 2010, 02:07 AM	#14
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	Thanks for all the responses, my pen is the Starwalker with the emblem at the top. I am just going to put it in some very warm water, and keep the top exposed to try and get it off! Is that ok?

21 April 2010, 02:18 AM	#15
PanAm Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 126	Yay, that did it :D I just bent that metal centre piece a bit :S Does that matter?

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