Pipe Stem Mouthpiece Question

[aw34r]

Hi All - new pipe smoker here anxiously wanting to smoke his first bowl! I received a new pipe and noticed this white residue in the p-lip mouth piece area. Is this cause for concern? Normal? Should I return? Thanks!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Looks like wax. A pipe cleaner should clean it out.

 

[aw34r]

Looks like wax. A pipe cleaner should clean it out.

Thank you for your response! Any suggestions on how to clean? I tried using a bristle pipe cleaner and can't seem to remove the residue.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Thank you for your response! Any suggestions on how to clean? I tried using a bristle pipe cleaner and can't seem to remove the residue.

You may be able to chip it away with a toothpick.

 

[bullet08]

Doesn't look like Peterson P-lip. What pipe are you smoking? Did you purchase it new?

 

[aw34r]

Doesn't look like Peterson P-lip. What pipe are you smoking? Did you purchase it new?

It's a Savinelli P-lip and the specific model is the 614 dry purchased new. Additionally, I just returned a Savinelli 620 dry as it had the same residue and a cracked shank. All this to say is I am wondering if I had extremally bad luck or is the white residue par for the course and something I can expect if I exchange again? Thanks!

 

[georged]

The white stuff is polishing compound.

It will probably scrub off with a pipecleaner dampened with a bit of alcohol.

If it does NOT, It's because the slot itself isn't polished. The bits of compound are EXTREMELY small, and any roughness/irregularity of the slot interior surface is enough to trap and hold them.

Polishing slots is simple enough with the right tools, but pretty much impossible without them.

The near-microscopic quantity of powder isn't anything to worry about in any event. It's just unsightly.

 

[elvishrunes]

Just bought a new Sav recently and just checked and unfortunately it’s not there. However, Wipe it as much as you can, and I wouldn't stress about it, the smoke will soon cover it…

 

[upnorth1]

I’d run a pipe cleaner soaked in alcohol through it. If it was still there I’d just smoke it.

 

[kcghost]

As @georged said it isn't anything to worry about.

 

[aw34r]

Thank you all for your responses! While frustrating that a brand new pipe would have it, I am relieved to hear that it is not detrimental to the pipe or myself and that a pipe cleaner soaked in alcohol should get rid of it. Appreciate everyone chiming in!