Shaft Cleaning

[slim123]

I recently worked on a shaft, that was literally impossible to get the chalk out of, especially in the ivory ferrule. I'm open to suggestions, i tried the magic eraser with a little alcohol it took some out of the shaft but none from the ivory

 

[Mcues]

I recently worked on a shaft, that was literally impossible to get the chalk out of, especially in the ivory ferrule. I'm open to suggestions, i tried the magic eraser with a little alcohol it took some out of the shaft but none from the ivory

Are you sure that's Ivory?

 

[slim123]

I'm pretty sure my question was mainly concerning the filthy shaft.
The ferrule was only blue at the base of the tip I did see a lot of grain on one side of the ferrule however it still could have been something else

 

[RickLafayette]

Soft Scrub w bleach and a paper towel works for me.

 

[measureman]

Try using the eraser on a pencil on the ferrule.

 

[R2PQZ]

I'm pretty sure my question was mainly concerning the filthy shaft.
The ferrule was only blue at the base of the tip I did see a lot of grain on one side of the ferrule however it still could have been something else

That blue is most likely super glue from a tip installation. Acetone will take it off, but is not good for the ivory. Didi Seven does a great job cleaning a shaft. Roger Pettit

 

[Kim Bye]

Pictures would help. Cleaning shafts isn't too difficult as long as you have the right products.

 

[Sheldon]

That blue is most likely super glue from a tip installation. Acetone will take it off, but is not good for the ivory. Didi Seven does a great job cleaning a shaft. Roger Pettit

^^ This is good advice.
If the ferrule is not cleaned properly before a tip install, the glue can very easily lock in any contaminants.

 

[Renegade_56]

Denatured alcohol applied with a magic eraser, with the grain works the best in my efforts. If that doesn't get the high majority of it the shaft was probably never sealed properly,,,,,,, or someone has used sand paper on it alot to keep it smooth, which is a terrible idea. If that is the case more sandpaper is the only answer.

 

[slim123]

Try using the eraser on a pencil on the ferrule.

I used magic eraser rubbing alcohol

 

[slim123]

Denatured alcohol applied with a magic eraser, with the grain works the best in my efforts. If that doesn't get the high majority of it the shaft was probably never sealed properly,,,,,,, or someone has used sand paper on it alot to keep it smooth, which is a terrible idea. If that is the case more sandpaper is the only answer.

My guess that shaft was abused. I'm still not sure why the alcohol and eraser don't clean the ferrule maybe along the same lines. Of abuse from the owner. Sandpaper no sealer etc

 

[jgroom972]

What would be a good wax to use after cleaning?

 

[Kim Bye]

Renaissance wax.

 

[RickLafayette]

Renaissance wax.

This. ^^^

 

[Renegade_56]

What would be a good wax to use after cleaning?

None, you don't use a wax to clean. A good waxing done after cleaning and proper sealing helps prevent needing a good cleaning again.