Proper Care and Feeding of your rings

Whether you just unboxed your Damascus steel and wood ring or slipped on your silicone prototype for the first time, you now carry a piece of the AME creed on your finger. This isn’t just jewellery—it’s a statement. Here’s how to take care of it so it can keep reminding you (and everyone else) what you stand for.

Damascus Stainless Steel Rings

(With Brass Inlay & Wood Inner Diameter)

These rings are built with intention, but they are not intended for the hangar.

Work Environments:

Let’s be honest: wearing any kind of metal ring around moving parts is just asking for your finger to get into a situation it can’t walk away from. And trust us—your fingers want to live. Remove your Damascus ring before starting any aircraft work. Save it for downtime, ceremonies, or when you're not elbow-deep in a gearbox.

Brass Inlay:

Brass tarnishes. It’s part of its charm. Over time, it may lose its lustre, but that shine can be restored with a small, careful application of NeverDull, Brasso, or any other consumer-grade metal polish. Be gentle around the wood inlay.

Stainless Steel & Wood:

The steel doesn’t need much—just a bit of museum wax once a year for that satisfying glow. As for the wood inner diameter, treat it with respect. Keep it dry, keep it clean, and it will serve you well.

Silicone Rings

(With Embedded Aircraft Metal and Imprint Design)

These are the everyday rings. The workhorses. The ones that can go where the steel shouldn’t. But there are a few quirks to keep in mind.

Embedded Aircraft Metal:

If your ring includes powdered metal from a meaningful aircraft part, that’s awesome. But don’t expect it to stick to a magnet. The way we distribute the powdered metal throughout the silicone means the ring won’t set off any fridge alarms. That said, do not wear it into a highly magnetized environment (e.g., MRI machines). Take it off before you go full science experiment.

Surface Stickiness:

Silicone is naturally sticky. Think of those lint rollers made out of the stuff. That’s why your ring ships with a light dusting of white talc—to keep it from turning into a fuzz magnet. Speaking of fuzz, if you spot a random dog hair or two, blame Binx, the 135-pound shop supervisor who refuses to leave our side. A quick rinse and rub with water will sort it.

Wearability, Fit, and Finger Fun

Reversed Imprint:

Each silicone ring features a reversed inscription of “Upon My Honour” and your licence number, designed to leave a light imprint on your skin. The idea? To briefly see that message when you remove the ring. The reality? Mixed results. The current material—Silicone 40A durometer—is soft and forgiving, but may not press hard enough to leave a visible mark.

We’re experimenting with firmer materials and alternate elastomers to improve this. If we nail the effect and you want in, a complimentary upgrade will be yours. Because that's how we roll.

Fit and Flex:

40A silicone is flexible—and sticky at first. As you wear the ring, it will collect a fine coat of life: oils, dust, and whatever else your day throws at it. Over time, this reduces the initial tackiness. The flexibility, though, means your ring may rotate slightly when brushing against things. But it’s nothing a quick flick can’t fix. Kind of like rolling an O-ring onto an AN fitting—you’ve done that a hundred times.

Personally, I’ve been wearing a prototype for over a month. It’s become second nature to adjust it now and then. Each flick is a tactile reminder of what it means and why I wear it.

Final Thoughts

These rings are symbols. Of your skill. Your commitment. Your creed. Treat them with the respect you give to every safety wire twist and every snipped zip tie. If they get dirty, clean them. If they roll, flick them. If they fade, polish them. And if you're not sure what to do, reach out.

Binx might answer. But probably not.

Wear it with pride. You’ve earned it.