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numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
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I bought some Carnauba wax for my pipes. It gives a nice shine to them, but it also collects in the crevices and leaves a bright white residue (i.e. within stampings or in the grooves of my sandblasts).
I pretty much have to stop using this wax altogether since every pipe I have has either a stamped logo or crevices.
Any advice on how to remove the wax from these tiny grooves? I tried a paper clip but it only partially works. Solvents will likely strip the finish. Any tried and true methods anyone know of?

 

mikemacrdlnds

Part of the Furniture Now
Dec 21, 2011
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Try using Halcyon II wax, it is designed for rusticated & sanblasted pipes. Does not dry white, buff with a horsehair shoe brush.

 

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
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Try using Halcyon II wax, it is designed for rusticated & sanblasted pipes. Does not dry white, buff with a horsehair shoe brush.
Thanks Mike. I've heard about that wax - very good to know.

 

ghost

Lifer
May 17, 2012
2,001
4
This is an interesting thread. Would the wax not melt when the pipe is lit, or does the bowl not get warm enough?

 

fnord

Lifer
Dec 28, 2011
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Topeka, KS
Hey, Six:
I'll second Mike's suggestion on Halcyon II. I now use it on all of my pipes and stems and it's great stuff.
http://www.finepipes.com/accessories/halcyon-ii-wax
Fnord

 

numbersix

Lifer
Jul 27, 2012
5,449
53
Great info everyone - much appreciated.
@ghost the bowls get warm, but the wax is inset enough I guess where it doesn't budge. There's some great tips here, I'm sure one (or a combination of) will work.
Will have to order the Halcyon II one of these days.

 

shawn622

Lifer
Jul 22, 2012
1,081
2
Mount Sterling, Ohio
Try a soft bristle toothbrush and luke warm water.

Had the same exact issue and a medium bristle toothbrush worked. I had to reapply the wax to soften the wax that left the lines. When I finished using the toothbrush I buffed the pipe out with a flannel rag and they look amazing. Now the toothbrush is just part of my waxing routine.

 
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