So if I have a gold titanium plated pen and it begins to pit after less then 2 years use, what should I do? I ask this because I use one for my daily use and it is beginning to pit rather badly. I did not make the pen, I received it in a trade and absolutely love the pen. I am just annoyed that this plating did not last longer because I am using that as a selling point for my customers.
Rob, many factors go into how fast a metal will pit. Your body may be producing just the right chemical balance to pit the titanium, whereas mine doesn't. So a pen may last a lot longer with me than you. Who knows.
What do you do if you offer them, you make sure the customer is educated on it. tell them, that "Although we can expect the plating on this pen to last years, it will eventually wear. I offer a replacement if the plating is defective and wears within X time, and if you would like to replace the hardware at a point after that time I will do so at a minimal fee for parts." or something like that.
Mikes parts are great. They won't wear off, but they will tarnish due to the copper content in the Sterling. So yet another hurdle.
Mike, if you read this, is there any chance of you using Argentium Sterling?
