Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
Very interesting. It does seem like the flints have swelled in size, indicating oxidation.

Any thoughts on ways to "innoculate" the flint of a new Bic against corrosion?


Sometimes rotating the spark wheel in the "opposite" direction will remove the oxidation without destroying the flint. Thus allowing the lighter to function as advertised.

Notice I said SOMETIMES......
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