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Glass Fiber pens - where are they?
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 08:46 PM UTC
I have decided I need a Glass Fiber Pen - these have been mentioned by Tony Greenland and Sam Dwyer in their respective books. I can't find any locally - I tried Radio Shack, Home Depot, & Lowe's. Nobody has them. Any on-line retailers that you all are aware of?

EDIT: I know that they are on Ebay - just checking to see if there are other sources 1st
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 09:00 PM UTC
You might try auto repair stores in the body repair section. Glass fiber pens are used to clean small nicks in the paint before doing a touch-up.

Here in Canada, I bought mine at Canadian Tire.
HTH
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Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2006 - 10:27 PM UTC
I got mine @ Autozone...... Mircomark also carries them but they're more $$
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Posted: Friday, March 03, 2006 - 04:23 AM UTC
stopped by NAPA on the way home BINGO! thanks for the directions
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 06:51 PM UTC
Quick note on the pens -BE Careful a while ago I got some of the residue from mine in my eye - it really smarts! the dust you will get on your hands is ground glass so be careful
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Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2006 - 07:42 PM UTC
The Best thing to do Is use them Wet..... it keeps the "shards" and Dust from flying around
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Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 - 04:25 PM UTC

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The Best thing to do Is use them Wet..... it keeps the "shards" and Dust from flying around



Actually, glass fiber brushes should NEVER be used dry, always wet, and you should always wear a dust mask--the little bits of glass fiber dust are very lung unfriendly. Eye protection is a good idea too.
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