A Horrible Mistake, and How to Fix It

[PaulRVA]

Luminescent gun sight paint.
Bonus is that it would glow in reduced light. In light conditions It may look the same as the original dot.

 

[orlandofurioso]

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[orlandofurioso]

A picture would likely help get better answers.

I use white acrylic nail polish for white stamped stem logos (like Peterson).

Do you have a "before" picture of the dot, to determine what color to use?

Stew-Mac does make wonderful items, but they do not have many color choices. The nail polish would have many shades of white to choose from, and likely available at local beauty stores.

I doubt many (any) here have had to repair a celluloid Dunhill dot (save George D, who likely drills/replaces). So, you are in virgin territory.

Hello Al.
I'll post a picture as soon as my friend feels like it
She's a mighty good photographer, but no smartphone, no camera for me . So no "before" picture.
I'm lazy too. Do it from memory and there are plenty patent Dunnies in my trunk.
Not one dot looks exactly the same, some darkened from tars in the stem etc. and through the years the size of the dots changed and so the colour varies a little.
In my "collection"there's one with a black dot too ! I'll be fine.
I much like the idea of being in virgin territory LOL.
My friend knows all about nailpolish, so that might be my way to go.
Not yet sure , I only have one shot, so it needs to be right.
Paging George, paging George...

 

[orlandofurioso]

Luminescent gun sight paint.
Bonus is that it would glow in reduced light. In light conditions It may look the same as the original dot.

This is a marvelous idea and my pipe will glow in the dark

 

[PaulRVA]

This is a marvelous idea and my pipe will glow in the dark

If you can get a syringe and fill the hole precisely it should dry and shape like the original dot.
They do make luminescent paint pens as well so that might be an option.

 

[ssjones]

Hello Al.
I'll post a picture as soon as my friend feels like it
She's a mighty good photographer, but no smartphone, no camera for me . So no "before" picture.
I'm lazy too. Do it from memory and there are plenty patent Dunnies in my trunk.
Not one dot looks exactly the same, some darkened from tars in the stem etc. and through the years the size of the dots changed and so the colour varies a little.
In my "collection"there's one with a black dot too ! I'll be fine.
I much like the idea of being in virgin territory LOL.
My friend knows all about nailpolish, so that might be my way to go.
Not yet sure , I only have one shot, so it needs to be right.
Paging George, paging George...

Well, in a forum platform pictures are everything, but sounds like you have a handle on what you are seeking, I think...

 

[Ahi Ka]

This is a stupid question I know. I’ve never seen it asked before, and don’t know if it’s even possible, but has the rod just sunk a little into the stem’s air way?

 

[woodsroad]

Jeez, the title sounded less me you killed someone.

 

[anotherbob]

Yeah I thought this might start with a picture of a kid standing near the edge of a cliff as the op insists there is a box of cookies down there if he just crawls out a little further, oh and some strategically placed banana peels too. Thanks God it's just about a Dunhill.

 

[orlandofurioso]

This is a stupid question I know. I’ve never seen it asked before, and don’t know if it’s even possible, but has the rod just sunk a little into the stem’s air way?

Hello my friend,
No. No stupid question either, this sometimes happens.

 

[woodsroad]

Jeez, the title sounded less me you killed someone.

I really need to proofread a bit better!
"Jeez, the title sounded to me like you killed someone."

 

[orlandofurioso]

Yeah I thought this might start with a picture of a kid standing near the edge of a cliff as the op insists there is a box of cookies down there if he just crawls out a little further, oh and some strategically placed banana peels too. Thanks God it's just about a Dunhill.

You have a vivid imagination; please don't give me any ideas...

 

[HRPufnstuf]

Use Hard as nails white polish, put a drop, let it harden and you’ve got a very nice fix, I’ve done it, it works.

Or possibly a matching shade of enamel model paint? Gloss or semi, depending on the original finish.

 

[proteus]

I fixed a kaywoodie missing clover using white jb weld marine epoxy and filled the recess with it. Can't tell the difference. Buff it and go.

 

[gamzultovah]

A picture would likely help get better answers.

I use white acrylic nail polish for white stamped stem logos (like Peterson).

Do you have a "before" picture of the dot, to determine what color to use?

Stew-Mac does make wonderful items, but they do not have many color choices. The nail polish would have many shades of white to choose from, and likely available at local beauty stores.

I doubt many (any) here have had to repair a celluloid Dunhill dot (save George D, who likely drills/replaces). So, you are in virgin territory.

I have, many times. The damaged white spot normally falls out without much effort. Just poke around with a fine pick and ‘POP’ out she comes. The tricky part is if the white spot artisan wasn’t paying attention that day and drilled clear through the stem into the drought hole. This is where you have to become creative.

 

[georged]

Paging George, paging George...

Dunhill dots are quick & easy with the right gear and materials, but impossible to get right without them.

Shoot me the stem in a small box or bubble envelope, along with a $10 bill for return postage, and I'll git 'er done straight away, no charge.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Jeez, the title sounded less me you killed someone.

It was horrible, but if I'd have killed someone, it would probably not have been by mistake LOL.

 

[orlandofurioso]

I have, many times. The damaged white spot normally falls out without much effort. Just poke around with a fine pick and ‘POP’ out she comes. The tricky part is if the white spot artisan wasn’t paying attention that day and drilled clear through the stem into the drought hole. This is where you have to become creative.

Thank you for sharing, but this really gives me the shivers.

 

[orlandofurioso]

Dunhill dots are quick & easy with the right gear and materials, but impossible to get right without them.

Shoot me the stem in a small box or bubble envelope, along with a $10 bill for return postage, and I'll git 'er done straight away, no charge.

Will send pm

 

[orlandofurioso]

Dunhill dots are quick & easy with the right gear and materials, but impossible to get right without them.

Shoot me the stem in a small box or bubble envelope, along with a $10 bill for return postage, and I'll git 'er done straight away, no charge.

Will send pm

I fixed a kaywoodie missing clover using white jb weld marine epoxy and filled the recess with it. Can't tell the difference. Buff it and go.

This white grey stuff ?

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JB Weld 8277-DEU WaterWeld, speciaal ontwikkelde epoxy kitt-formule voor alles wat met water in contact komt : Amazon.nl: Klussen & gereedschap

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