Removing Scratches On Lacquered Pens?

[Raskovnik]

Hi All,

 

I got a Parker Sonnet MK1 Laque off evilbay and would like to remove the light scratches on it. But since it's a lacquered pen, I'm at a loss as to how I can do that without potentially damaging the paint job under it.

 

Any suggestions? Many thanks!

[ac12]

Any polishing to remove scratches removes material.

Polishing removes material around the scratch till the scratch blends with the surrounding material.

The only question is how thick is the paint, and when will you polish through the paint and hit the metal.

This is an inherent problem with laquer/painted finishes.

If you don't want to damage the paint, don't polish it.

[Left FPN]

I use T-Cut on factory polished pens to bring them back to life. Silver polish is also good. Both are very fine polishes.

 

PS sometimes I use it on my cars.

Edited September 24, 2014 by Force

[Plusfoursmax]

FWIW my Sheaffer crest had a couple of scratches and I thought I would polish them out...

Lets just say I know the barrel is definitely brass now.

 

However, on a lighter note, I am looking to have a go at maki-e lacquer work, and this is now the perfect candidate!