Magic Eraser and a question about re-staining

forsooth · Mar 16, 2011

Magic Eraser is...magic! I have an estate pipe that had heavy dark scorching on the bowl's thick rim. I couldn't even scrape it off. When I used ME with some elbow-grease and persistence, the rim is now spotless.
However, I've learned that ME will obligingly remove the original stain, and so I'd like to "re-stain" this pipe. My question is, what stain would I use to replenish this old pipe? Or, should I just use carnauba wax on the bowl?
Thanks!

unclearthur · Mar 16, 2011

Leather dye seems to be the most used coloring for Custom pipe makers. Be sure to get alcohol based as it flashes off quickly and gives better results in my opinion. On some bowls that I have had to top I have gotten by just giving the raw wood a wipe with olive oil.

forsooth · Mar 16, 2011

Thanks, unclearther --
Where might I find some alcohol-based leather dye? Is that something a hobby store would typically carry?

papipeguy · Mar 16, 2011

Here's aplace you can start.
http://www.leatherunltd.com/care/dye/dye.html

patiobum · Mar 16, 2011

I went to a shoe / boot repair shop and picked up leather dye.

forsooth · Mar 16, 2011

OK, thanks very much for all the information. Very helpful!

unclearthur · Mar 16, 2011

Fiebings has been the best for me. Consistent stuff and easy to find.

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