Repair a stylus?

I was thinking about the same thing. Like a piece of wet plastic that is placed on top then pushed down to make a new point. (Fiberglass being placed onto cars comes into mind)

I was thinking something less likely to fracture into a razor sharp blade – rubber-esque just not as cohesive.

Yeah, at that point though it would be cheaper ($5-12) for another stylus. I spent more than that on sandpaper (grr...).

Fellows, it might be best to apply a finish to the end of the newly sanded styli tip, as it is clearly soft and easily worn. A harty nail polish - available in nearly ANY color - is good, as are Testor modeling enamel paints. One Caviot - LET IT DRY (cure) for at least a week... else you'll have more to concern your selves with than just a 1.5" scratch.

Just an idea.

Excellent suggestion! I've not thought about that at all.

Good idea. I'll try that.

I knew that Sandy would be "The Man" to ask

Alas, it is saran wrap not ceramwrap.

Hahah, well - I decided to try that...well, I didn't expect the tip to combust into what I think was purple flame like it did...hehe. So - any ideas on making a new tip?

I know this is an old discussion, but beware the so-called "Jornada 720" styli from eXpansys (aka MobilePlanet.com), they're not the right styli. I recently found this out the hard way:
http://www.geocities.com/mootwalker@sbcglobal.net/MOBILEPLANETSTYLUS.HTML

Now I'm out return shipping costs which eXpansys refused to reimburse me. Its easy to see why they (under their Mobile Planet alias) only rate a 2.5 out of 5 on epinions. Wish I'd checked there first.

Usedhandhelds.com has 2 packs of genuine HP styli on their website, I REALLY wish I'd checked there first

Wish I'd gone there first too. I ordered mine directly from HP (and paid top dollar for them) shortly after I got my 680.

DON'T USE SANDPAPER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The abrasive particles will become embedded in the tip!!!!!!!!
You can "burnish" a tip by rubbing on a piece of glass or hard leather.

Keep in mind this will not remove any embedded "dust" or grit.

Another tip, is use "Cee Bailey's" PREMIUM AIRCRAFT WINDSHIELD CLEANER AND POLISH, on a regular basis. Phone number- 323-837-1497.

This stuff is amazing! I started using on a Rockwell Commander windshield and tried it on my motorcycles. From there I tried it on a laptop screen and now my PPC and H/PC's. It will hide all but the worst "solitaire scratches" and lasts up to a couple of months.

So far I have used it on my Nec, Dell and Jornadas with absolutely no ill effects, YMMV, O.K.

Have Trading Standards seen the page? Because if it doesn't meet the orignal specifications, does not look anything like the orignal and is listed incorrectly, then talk to Trading standards or any selling/buying governing body.
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/cgi-bin/callist.cgi

They can actually be fined for that. (I know, its US based, but they have a branch in the UK)

Almost knowing my rights, if they refuse and you have a supporting case, I would warn them that you will be settling it with another body. If they still don't listen, go ahead and cotact TS. They'll sort it out from there.

Good tip about the aircraft polish. I'm sure my pilot friends have some of it around. I'll use it on my Casio to try get rid of those nasty solitaire marks.

Very worrying. What exactly have eXpansys had to say on the topic?