I aged my IMCO

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:48 pm

I got tired of my IMCO lighter, which is the same kind as Marion's, looking always new and shiny with its nickel plated finish No matter how much I used it, it simply never started looking old or even used. That's not a bad thing, but it looked simply too pristine for adventure gear. I used metal plating, heat, and chemicals to get a nice and used looking finish. Didn't do any harm to the lighter. Here are two comparison pictures:

10 year old lighter still looking new

Antiqued lighter

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:51 am

Great looking piece!
Any chance you will offer them later on?

Regards,
Swindiana

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 3:25 pm

Swindiana wrote:Great looking piece!
Any chance you will offer them later on?

Regards,
Swindiana

Thanks, I really like the lighter better looking old.
I can't offer any IMCO lighters, because the are fairly hard to get and always overpriced in the US and on ebay, and I'm not going to part with the handful I have in my collection. If anybody wants me to age their IMCO, I can do that.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:30 pm

The IMCO lighters are very easy to get in germany. So I might be able to help out a little.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 5:56 pm

Redbeard:
I know this probably was brought up earlier, but do you have a link to where you can buy them on-line? Or do you just get them in a store? For how much? Too many questions at once?

Regards,
Swindiana

Redbeard · Post by **Redbeard** » Wed Jun 30, 2004 6:02 pm

You can buy the at your friendly drug dealer (tobacco shop) for about 5 € here. Or you can order them here for 3 € plus shipping and handling.
http://www.globetrotter.de/de/shop/deta ... 51d3099078

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 1:13 am

Redbeard wrote:You can buy the at your friendly drug dealer (tobacco shop) for about 5 € here. Or you can order them here for 3 € plus shipping and handling.
http://www.globetrotter.de/de/shop/deta ... 51d3099078

That place ships only within the EU.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

prettybigguy · Post by **prettybigguy** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 4:22 am

Try The Sportsman's Guide. I got mine there:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=80062
Last winter I saw them for sale @ Restoration Hardware. They are not for sale on their website, but you can do a search to see if there is a location near you.
http://www.restorationhardware.com/

ob1al · Post by **ob1al** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:31 am

Anyone wanting an IMCO, in a wide range of finishes might try here:

http://www.pazyryk.co.uk/Pazyryk_Limite ... rs_73.html

The unique thing about IMCO's is the ability to remove the petrol cylinder, for starting camp fires and suchlike. What a great bit of kit - more stylish than a Zippo, I must say.

indiana_dudley · Post by **indiana_dudley** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 7:09 am

ob1al wrote:Anyone wanting an IMCO, in a wide range of finishes might try here:

http://www.pazyryk.co.uk/Pazyryk_Limite ... rs_73.html

Just so that you are aware, there is a 5UKP (Before shipping) minimum order from Pazyryk (See UK Nochex exception)

This takes a single Brass or Junior out of the equation.

ID

Scandinavia Jones · Post by **Scandinavia Jones** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 9:17 am

Swindy -

I would begin with checking out flea markets and similar to begin with. The IMCOs are quite common in Scandinavia. Otherwise, get a cheap one from ebay.co.uk or ebay.de...

/SJ

adamallstar · Post by **adamallstar** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 2:57 pm

prettybigguy wrote: Last winter I saw them for sale @ Restoration Hardware. They are not for sale on their website, but you can do a search to see if there is a location near you.
http://www.restorationhardware.com/

looks like there is a restoration hardware store near me, i called and they said they had them on sale... for $1.99!!!

also, on the IMCO website there was a .PDF file that showed an IMCO lighter with a bottle opener, does anyone with an IMCO have this style or is it included on all of the lighters?

IMCO website

.pdf file

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 3:37 pm

The bottle opener is an optional feature. If anyone can get ahold of a few 6700 with bottle opener, I'll most certainly take one of them.
There are many IMCO styles you can't buy, because IMCO makes customized versions for clients who order them in quantity, mostly to use them as business gifts at conventions. They give them away like candy!

Cheers,
-Relic Raider

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Thu Jul 01, 2004 5:05 pm

prettybigguy wrote:Try The Sportsman's Guide. I got mine there:
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=80062
Last winter I saw them for sale @ Restoration Hardware. They are not for sale on their website, but you can do a search to see if there is a location near you.
http://www.restorationhardware.com/

Sportsman's Guide has a great deal going on 2 for $10...but they're
out of them...bummer.

I think there's a restoration hardware store downtown...I have to try them.

Regards,
Indybill

indybill · Post by **indybill** » Wed Sep 08, 2004 12:27 pm

Just when you thought this topic was dead and buried...here I come to
rekindle it. Just wanted to post that Sportsmansguide.com has the
Imco's again for anyone who wants them. There's a link in a post above
to them. Get 'em quick before they run out again!

Regards,
Indybill

Relic Raider · Post by **Relic Raider** » Thu Sep 09, 2004 12:45 am

INDIANAMIKEY wrote:IMCO s are cool lighters, but don't carry them in your jacket pockets,,,,they have VERY sharp corners and will destroy the material in the pockets,,,,,just a little FYI

laters, Mike

That's never happened to me. I've had keys and tootsie rolls ruin plenty pants and jacket pockets, though.

Cheers,
-Relic Raider