Tips

Cleaning Powder-coated Pens

1. Avoid harsh chemicals: Unlike spray paint, powder coating is much more resistant to things like rust, corrosion, peeling and fading. However, that resistance does not mean it’s completely fine to use chemical cleaners and solvents to clean powder coated items. Harsh cleaners and solvents like acetone can actually damage powder coating.

2. Clean gently: You can still clean powder coated pens. Just wipe off dust with a soft cloth. If more cleaning is necessary, use a highly diluted, mild soap in water and a soft towel or soft sponge to gently clean. Rinse with a little water, then dry with another soft towel.

3. Wax: If your powder coated metal has lost its gloss and shine, after removing dirt with mild soap, you can apply a thin layer of wax just like you do after you wash your car. After the wax dries, wipe all of it off and powder coated metal will look like new.

4. Don’t paint: If you’re wondering if you can touch up imperfections and rust with paint, the answer is no. Because of how the powder coating process works, paint won’t adhere to powder coated surfaces. If your powder coating is starting to show signs of wear and tear, it’s time to have a professional either repair or redo the powder coating.

5. Maintenance schedules: I recommend you regularly inspect and clean your powder coated pens. How often you wipe down your powder-coated items depends on if you have spilled or dropped in a liquid like coffee or juice. You definitely don’t want to clean powder coated surfaces too often, but wiping away dust regularly is fine.

 

Cleaning Acrylic and Wood Pens Or Rings

All of my Acrylic, Wood, and Epoxy Resin pens are finished with a Cyanoacrylate (CA) finish, which is the chemical name for super glue. A CA finish is made by building up many very thin layers of super glue on your pen, then polishing to a high-gloss. It is the most durable finish I've found.  The best part about finishing with CA is that it is virtually maintenance-free – just wipe off dust with a soft cloth. If more cleaning is necessary, use a highly diluted, mild soap in water and a soft towel or soft sponge to gently clean. Rinse with a little water, then dry with another soft towel, and it will continue to look as good as it did on day one.

Carbon Fiber Rings

  • Carbon Fiber is waterproof and can be cleaned with mild soap and a soft cloth.

  • Apply a jewelry polish wipe to your ring if it ever dulls.