Missing Cloverleaf for Kaywoodie

frenchy · Oct 30, 2018

Hello - I recently purchased a Kaywoodie #61 "Super Grain" in an antique store. It has seen better days

but it is intact and a good candidate for a restoration project this Fall. One problem: the little cloverleaf logo is missing. A nice little recessed cloverleaf-shaped hole, but the inlay is gone. Any suggestions on a replacement?

Thank you!

mikethompson · Oct 30, 2018

Welcome to the forums!
If the cloverleaf was painted on and has just rubbed off from wear, why not try repainting it with a little pot of modelers paint and a toothpick?

john019 · Nov 5, 2018

Try finding plastic toothpicks or something similar. I found some at Kroger's. Heat it up, and press it into the hole. Then pull it out and super-glue it in. You will have to sand down the excess, but it comes out looking good. I've had to do it to a couple.

ashdigger · Nov 5, 2018

Use white "hard as nails" to fill the gap. Then sand to flush and buff. I've done it several times. Works like a charm.

john019 · Nov 5, 2018

Ashdigger, I may have to try that route as well. I've had three come out while soaking them in alcohol.

ashdigger · Nov 5, 2018

I've used it on three pipes. I it's easy enough I worked on them during the evening in my hotel room.

mso489 · Nov 5, 2018

I've heard this complaint about the Kaywoodie logo in the past. It's a strange flaw with the logo. Many pipes can go completely decrepit but the logo shines on.

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