Why Your Youtooz Pin Enamel Chips and How to Prevent It
By Youtooz Collectibles | Published: 2026-10-17
Category: Tips & Care
Learn why enamel on your Youtooz pin chips, how to fix minor damage, and simple care steps to keep your collection looking great.
Quick answer
Youtooz pin enamel chips most often from hard drops or rubbing against rough surfaces. You can prevent most damage by storing pins on soft backing boards and handling them over a padded surface. Minor chips can be touched up with clear nail polish, but deep cracks mean the pin is best retired from daily wear.
Why enamel pins chip in the first place
Enamel pins like the Youtooz Invincible Pin or Deathwing Pin are made by filling metal cavities with colored enamel and then baking them. The enamel is durable but brittle. A drop onto a hard floor, catching the pin on a door frame, or stacking pins face-to-face in a drawer can create microfractures that eventually flake off. The spring-attached wings on some Youtooz pins add moving parts that can transfer extra force to the enamel if the pin is handled roughly.
How to prevent enamel damage
Store your pins on a cork board or fabric-covered display board rather than in a loose drawer. When attaching a pin to a bag or jacket, choose a spot that won't rub against your body or other items. Remove pins before washing the garment. For pins you wear often, consider a locking pin back to reduce movement that can chip the enamel over time.
Diagnosis: Is your chipped pin fixable?
- Symptom: Small flake of enamel missing, no crack extending into the metal base. Likely fixable with a touch-up.
- Likely cause: The pin was dropped onto a hard surface or rubbed against a rough zipper or keychain. Check your storage and wearing habits.
- Corrective action: Apply a thin layer of clear nail polish over the chipped area. Let it dry completely for 24 hours before wearing or displaying the pin. This seals the enamel and prevents further flaking.
- When to stop or choose another option: If the crack runs across the entire pin or the metal base is bent, the structural integrity is compromised. Further wear will likely cause more damage. Retire the pin from daily use and display it in a shadow box where it won't be handled.
Product facts
- Invincible Pin: The Invincible Pin is 2 inches wide with a shiny, high-quality finish and spring-attached wings that flap as you walk. The moving wings add charm but also mean the pin should be handled carefully to avoid stress on the enamel around the attachment points.
- Deathwing Pin: The Deathwing Pin is 2 inches wide, made of enamel with a shiny finish, and has spring-attached wings with an open mouth glowing orange detail. The intricate raised details around the mouth and wings are more vulnerable to chipping if the pin is dropped or rubbed against rough surfaces.
