Pipe finish rubs off on new pipe

teamhavoc28 · Nov 29, 2011

Guys & Gals,
Have a brand new pipe that I bought this month, Every time I attempt to clean the pipe with Brebbia pipe polish or even saliva the reddish finish comes on a rag. Does anyone have possible idea what's causing this? I contacted the manufacturer and seller. No replies as of yet. I'm withholding the brand and seller because both are reputable and I don't want to turn folks off cause of my poor luck.

bigvan · Nov 29, 2011

Some red finishes seem to do that, at least they did on one of my Petersons.

riptide · Nov 29, 2011

My Peterson did that for a bit I think the dye was still wet when they waxed it at least that is what the Peterson rep said it might be when I asked at a pipe sale. it did stop and the color is still good. I hope your will do the same.

cyndi · Nov 29, 2011

I've noticed that with red pipes too - even the ones we've stained here. The reds and purples seems to bleed off for a disproportionate amount of time compared to the browns and yellows. They don't seem to fade off the pipe, it's just more excess dye comes off. I'd say you're fine unless the actual pipe is losing color or a layer of varnish.

pentangle · Nov 29, 2011

Not difficult to fix finish in a pipe.Remove wax find the correct color tone with alchol aniline then re-paint the pipe gently with some cotton inside of a piece of tissue (don't use a paint-brush) apply the aniline turning the tissue always in the same direction and pay attention that the new stain don't leave spots on briar.Then with a buffin' wheel re-wax with carnauba.I have done that with some estate Castello trade mark and now are like new

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romeowood · Nov 29, 2011

Red aniline dye just does that, in my experience. Its microcrystalline structure seems to be small enough to work its way through carnauba, shellac, lacquer, and even a coat of polyurethane. I'd recommend you just wipe it very clean & dry with a terry cotton cloth, then re-apply several coats of wax.

teamhavoc28 · Nov 29, 2011

Thanks for all the hints and tips time to experiment.

seakayak · Dec 12, 2011

I've found the same thing. Fear not...The pipes will look wonderful for the rest of your life if properly cared for. Consider the old school use of an olive oil rub following every cleaning. Let your pipes continue to evolve and love 'em like they were family members.

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