any suggestion of Dunhill stem repair place
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Instructions for uploading pictures can be found here. BTW, Dunhill has an official repair service in the US.
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Hot water just brings the oxidation to the surface. Nothing to worry about. You just need to remove the oxidation (which was already there, but not visible) using one of a many methods (Magic Eraser is a popular option) followed by a polishing, since removing the oxidation will leave the stem dull. Polishing can be accomplished with micromesh abrasives or if you're patient, silver polish or a good quality plastic polish. A buffer with white diamond compound is a good option, if you have these things already.
It just needs a cleaning. You can do that yourself:
https://rebornpipes.com/2012/06/02/removing-oxidization-on-vulcanite-stems-2/
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/cleaning-the-stem
https://pipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_care/cleaning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNsWZq9zftk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnXaJw5uf2w
http://www.johnjwoodard.com/share/vulcanitestemcleaning.pdf
https://rebornpipes.com/2012/06/02/removing-oxidization-on-vulcanite-stems-2/
http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/cleaning-the-stem
https://pipedia.org/wiki/Pipe_care/cleaning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNsWZq9zftk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnXaJw5uf2w
http://www.johnjwoodard.com/share/vulcanitestemcleaning.pdf
Many use the vaseline trick. I am more of a maker than a restorer so I'll let someone with the proper expertise guide you. I'd hate to steer you incorrectly.
If the Dunhill is newer, say 1950 or later, there’s not much to worry about protecting the dot. It’s a form of plastic. Older ones may have a cellulose dot, which I’m guessing might be damaged by bleaching. The safest thing here is to not use Oxyclean. I use it myself sometimes, but only when the oxidation is very severe, and the oxidation on your stem is fairly light. I’d just use the Magic Eraser sponge to start, then follow up with some automotive plastic polish or a silver polish. When it’s looking good, add some mineral oil or Obsidian oil and you should be happy. You could also send the stem to a repairman like Norwoods or Tim West and they can buff out the oxidation.
The Magic Eraser shouldn't hurt the dot. You can follow with Barkeeper's Friend and toothpaste to further shine it once the oxidation's gone.
This was done using the Magic Eraser, Barkeeper's Friend, and toothpaste. No buffer or harsh abrasives required.
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