I have this cheap binder clip from Amazon, which wasn’t actually cheap imo, but whatever. I like the cat. I’d like to keep using it, but the “brass” paint is rubbing off, and it smells like metal. I think it reacts with the oils in my hands or something. I’ve only been using it for a few weeks.

Is there something I can do to keep it looking nice and perhaps prevent it from wearing down so quickly?

  • CobblerScholar@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Much more involved but you could give it a resin or a CA glue finish. That would involve some hand sanding and polishing potentially but would be way stronger

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      7 days ago

      I’m willing to put in some work if it will last. Do you have more details on how to do this?

      Also, do you think I could repaint some of the brass color that has come off so far before I do this?