How to keep a bullet pen shiny??

[markmcg]

Hi,
I made my first bullet pen today :-)

Although I polished with Brasso, I am sure it will eventually tarnish/discolour :-(

Is it possible/worthwhile applying a finish that keeps the shine?

I read about 'Everbrite' but it is American and is it suitable?

Advice please would be great :-)

TIA

Mark

 

[flexi]

I spray mine with Acrylic lacquer....a couple of quick coats...job done.
Ps i get mine from Axminster

 

[markmcg]

Ok...I have some of that, never thought to try it as it doesn't say so on tin :-|

Will have a go next brass pen I make :-)

Many thanks,

Mark

 

[Penpal]

Products made for this purpose, used for medals etc, check out museums and restorers. Most brass work handles etc use a clear coat of laquer, all marine stuff the same. I was given an at the time 60 yrs old hanging lamp before electricity, extensive brass, I polished ,cleaned and sprayed, converted it to electrical lighting it still gleams shiny and clean. I took one to a local powder coating firm it turned out great.

Peter.

 

[wm460]

Les, does his case in Wipe on Poly by memory.

 

[Bill Mooney]

I use acrylic lacquer for mine. It works on cars & they are made of steel.

 

[wm460]

I use acrylic lacquer for mine. It works on cars & they are made of steel.

They was, enough bloody plastic on mine.

 

[Anthraquinone]

Is this pen made from wood or acrylic ?? I assume wood as if it is acrylic you do not need any extra finish

AQ

 

[bigbob]

Think Mark is referring to the brass casing of a rifle bullet John

 

[Les ELm]

Les, does his case in Wipe on Poly by memory.

Mark I apply Lacquer using my dipping method not Polyurethane.

Les

 

[markmcg]

Ok, many thanks, will try first the spray (as I have some) :-)

Les, what is your 'dipping method' ? :-)

Maybe try wipe on poly (or having just read, you can make your own by thinning out clear polyurethane varnish)

Mark

 

[Penpal]

I prefer a coated brass pen,I have said before I left my Army days behind with constant polishing with no regrets.

Peter.