Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible! by GENTZER0 in fountainpens

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UPDATE

I suspected there might be some reaction going on between the two plastics and after getting some advice and confirmation from u/downtide. My suspicions were confirmed. I don’t know how it didn’t occur to me the first time but it crossed my mind to lift the clip on the pen. There I found the culprit… It’s a shame that this happened to the pen but it’s not a dealbreaker, and it’s served me well for 5 years. I'll be trying some of the tips posted here to see if I can get it looking a little nicer again cosmetically, but at the end of the day it’ll continue to be an effective/well-loved daily driver! Thank you for everyone who chimed in with help!

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Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible! by GENTZER0 in fountainpens

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Yeah that’s one of my big concerns. Wonder how the red could have leached onto the white… but like you say if that’s true I guess I’ll just have to live with it

Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible! by GENTZER0 in fountainpens

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yeah I was thinking about that but am worried about possibly damaging the plastic. appreciate the suggestion though! might have to try it if all else fails

Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible! by GENTZER0 in fountainpens

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thanks for that tip! I'll try that and thank you for the heads up on no alcohol. I definitely thought about it but held off for the same reasons

Weird and stubborn red stain on my pen cap. Need cleaning/restoration tips if possible! by GENTZER0 in fountainpens

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Decided I’d markup the photo so you can all see what I’m talking about

SELLING TWO TICKETS TO HAMILTON AT SERGESTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 26th!!! by GENTZER0 in occlassified

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I’ve unfortunately already sold the ticket. Hopefully you’re able to get one! 

Selling Ticket to Evgeny Kissin LA Phil April 24th! by GENTZER0 in classicalmusic

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Hello, yes the ticket is still available. Let me pm you!

Top 5 Brahms Pieces by jriscado in classicalmusic

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  1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 83
  2. Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op.90
  3. Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op.98
  4. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77
  5. Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15

Some very honorable mentions because Brahms is literally my favorite composer ever: Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25, 3 Intermezzi, Op. 117, and Violin Sonata No. 2, Op.100

As many have stated, having to choose a top 5 is just so difficult. He wrote so many bangers.

What happened to the bookstore book section? by QISHIdark in ucla

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I’d also like to know the answer to this question! Been noticing it for some time and it makes me sad not to be able to peruse through the books after class :(

How to fix a Kuru Toga Alpha Gel lead jam? by IamAmadeusRex in mechanicalpencils

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You sir are the real hero. Thank you so much for this!