I Am Very Happy And Will Tell You Why

[marcelo]

52 days ago I made this topic about a problem with my Waterman Carène:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/305762-to-waterman-carene-owners

 

I wrongly assumed it was ink, but pen2paper raised the issue of chemicals on a leather case. I had a leather case made a couple of years ago and have been keeping the pen into it since. Then Force also came to rescue – people said he would – and recommended polishing with a polish liquid. Ghost Plane gave the final touch by recommending I used a cotton ear, since I was worried about damaging other surfaces of the pen.

 

I must confess that I was skeptic about it, and took me almost a month to try. I knew I would be disappointed if it didn't work. BUT IT DID!

 

I want to take all FPNers who were so kind, helpful and helped making the topic alive, especially the aforementioned ones. FPN is really a terrific place to gather and know everything about fountain pens and everything related to them!

 

http://www.clipartkid.com/images/9/happy-dance-clipart-best-jKcPlf-clipart.png

THANK YOU!!!

 

 

Marcelo

Edited April 27, 2016 by marcelo

[kazoolaw]

Congratulations.

 

Could you,share a photo of how the pen looks now, and the name of the polish you used?

 

Thanks,

 

gary

[Ghost Plane]

Oh I am SO glad this worked for you! There's nothing feels better than helping someone. <happy dancing>

[RMN]

:D

 

 

 

D.ick

[Shannon]

[marcelo]

Congratulations.

 

Could you,share a photo of how the pen looks now, and the name of the polish you used?

 

Thanks,

 

gary

 

Sure, gary!

 

 

Before:

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/mmmcosta/Watches/Carene_zpswik2vhyw.jpg

 

 

After:

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/mmmcosta/Watches/Carene_zps2pmvlldx.jpg

 

 

 

These are also gone:

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/mmmcosta/Watches/Screenshot_2016-03-19-01-59-10_zpsrr8p9aqp.png

 

 

 

Regarding the name of the polish, it is made in Brazil and sold - I assume - only in Brazil. In fact I was looking for a polish for delicate surfaces, but ended using a regular one.

 

 

Marcelo

Edited April 28, 2016 by marcelo

[pen2paper]

Equally happy for your great outcome!

 

Glad you included photos of the positive results, with a link to the valuable discussion.

The group discussion assessing the damage, with options to conservatively resolve the issue, are an example of FPN at its finest.

 

We learned that Where, How, and In What you store your valuable pens Matters. In your case, Chrome acid tanned leathers = unnecessary damage.

Also when restoring, work from conservative options first, and from those who have experience.

 

This issue pertains to more than Waterman, and perhaps should be a pinned reference?

[Ernst Bitterman]

Well, that's better than I would have expected. Hoorah!

[marcelo]

This issue pertains to more than Waterman, and perhaps should be a pinned reference?

 

For me, a humble FPNer, it would be an honor.

Edited April 28, 2016 by marcelo

[Bklyn]

Always nice to see someone who is happy.

[marcelo]

Always nice to see someone who is happy.

Brooklyn?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Marcelo

[marcelo]

This is how the trim looked:

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/mmmcosta/Watches/Screenshot_2016-03-19-01-59-10_zpsrr8p9aqp.png

 

 

And how it looks now:

 

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii33/mmmcosta/Watches/Trim_zpsvvxv27vo.jpg

 

 

[kazoolaw]

What an amazing result. I was expecting there to be pitting even if the stains were gone.

 

Enjoy you re-newed pen!

 

 

gary

[Erik Dalton]

Great job!!...

[marcelo]

What an amazing result. I was expecting there to be pitting even if the stains were gone.

 

Enjoy you re-newed pen!

 

 

gary

 

You're right, gary, and no pitting indeed.

 

 

Thanks!

 

Marcelo

Edited May 5, 2016 by marcelo

[marcelo]

Great job!!...

 

Kind of you, Old Salt! I do have good hands for delicate jobs.