Silicone Cloth?

kabong30

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Jun 2, 2012

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• Jul 27, 2012

• #1

So I was poking around the internets and I found a Dunhill branded silicone impregnated cloth for use on pipes. Well, I realized that I have a Hoppe's 9 silicone cloth in my gun box that I barely use (I use a lot of Remoil for cleaning and upkeep) and so I dug it out and it appears to be the same thing. I wiped down one of my old beater pipes and WOW! It made a world of difference. Is anyone else using one of these?

 

pstlpkr

Lifer

Dec 14, 2009

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Birmingham, AL

• Jul 27, 2012

• #2

Not currently.

However; it does evoke some curiosity.

 

crpntr1

Lifer

Dec 18, 2011

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Texas

• Jul 27, 2012

• #3

I will now, thanx for that

 

mp31guitar

Lifer

Jun 28, 2011

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• Jul 27, 2012

• #4

I use briar pipe wipe on a cloth. I think it's probably the same thing. Glad you found a new way to shine your pipes.

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

9,104

11,066

Southwest Louisiana

• Jul 27, 2012

• #5

I bought one for my Dunhills, and yes they do make a difference. The old cajun

 

markw4mms

Lifer

Jun 16, 2011

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Bremen,GA

• Jul 27, 2012

• #6

I don't have one yet, but plan to buy one!

 

grizzly86

Part of the Furniture Now

Apr 5, 2012

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• Jul 27, 2012

• #7

I have a Birchwood Casey cloth that I have been using.

 

tjameson

Lifer

Jun 16, 2012

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• Jul 27, 2012

• #8

Haha ok I was wondering about these I work for Big 5 sporting goods and I thought about using this but wasn't sure. They sure are cheap enough. Might have to pick one up now, although still curious about using sno-seal that I posted in my "stripping naked..." thread.

 

clyde

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jul 19, 2012

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• Jul 28, 2012

• #9

If the cloth is intended for the stock and forstock I'd go with it. On the other hand if the wipe is made to protect the blued finish I'd definitely think twice before I'd use it.

 

bonanzadriver

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Nov 28, 2016

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #10

Thought I'd revive this thread and see what folks are using to wipe their pipes with.
I've got a small stable of 30 or so restored/refurbed estates with everything from garden variety drugstore smokers up to Peterson's, Savanelli's and a couple of Dunhills.
The more I smoke em I notice that they all eventually start to dull.
I don't want to keep shinin em up on the buffer and would really like to find a solution for a daily/weekly wipe.
I've noticed that P&C has a Decatur Pipe Shield cloth for sale
https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/decatur-pipe-shield-polishing-cloth-pipe-accessories/1491261/#p-171402
For around $8.00
Anyone else have any experience with these?
Are there better options out there?
Thanks
Dino

 

tinsel

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 23, 2015

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #11

Funny to see this dragged up. I posted a thread maybe a year ago asking about using a silicone gun cloth to wipe down pipes and the resounding response from the members was "DONT DO IT".
As to your question about what others are using, I generally use nose oil and my t-shirt.
The cloth you posted a link to, I have no idea, never used one. I don't know if they are impregnated with the same stuff that the gun cloths have in them or not.

 

bonanzadriver

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Nov 28, 2016

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #12

I'm surprised that folks don't use something like linseed oil or some other oil that would protect the finish without damaging the briar or messin with the smoking qualities of the pipe.
Obviously, one would need to ensure nothing found its way inside the bowl.

 

cosmicfolklore

Lifer

Aug 9, 2013

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Between the Heart of Alabama and Hot Springs NC

• Apr 4, 2017

• #13

Briar has a distinctive aroma, that sets the smoke apart from cigars and cigarettes. I wouldn't use something like linseed that would add a smell to the smoke. Nah, I'd rather have a dull pipe that tastes great. YMMV

 

bonanzadriver

Can't Leave

Nov 28, 2016

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #14

I hear ya Cosmic.
My problem is that I'm somewhat emotionally invested in these little beauties, being as I've reamed, cleaned, sanitized and restored em all. It kind hurts my feelins to see em sittin there not as shiny as they once were.

 

pagan

Lifer

May 6, 2016

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West Texas

• Apr 4, 2017

• #15

Iv always used a jewelers cloth, silicon cloth for my guns

 

missionpipe

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Jan 23, 2016

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Swansea, MA/ North Port, FL

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #16

This is what I use:

One in my gun cleaning kit, the other in my tobacco cabinet. Don't want to get Break Free on the briar.....

 

toobfreak

Lifer

Dec 19, 2016

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• Apr 4, 2017

• #17

I've used both Tung Oil and Liquid Gold to good effect. Wood is wood and this stuff really brings the life back with no harm that I've seen to the smell or taste of the pipe or smoke and without having to coat it in wax. Both of the above replenish natural oils lost in wood whereas silicone is not.

 

aquadoc

Lifer

Feb 15, 2017

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New Hampshire, USA

• Apr 5, 2017

• #18

I impregnated a flannel cloth with butcher block conditioner made by Howard. It is food grade mineral oil stabilized with vitamin E, beeswax, and carnauba wax. It is a fairly viscous liquid and found at home depot 12oz bottles. Rehydrates briar but does not give you the hard shine of a buffer 3 way application with Tripoli, etc. It is all I use.

 

beefeater33

Lifer

Apr 14, 2014

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Central Ohio

• Apr 5, 2017

• #19

2 drops of good quality olive oil, on a soft flannel cloth............ that's what I use............. ::

 

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oldgeezersmoker

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Oct 7, 2016

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• Apr 5, 2017

• #20

This thread reminded me of Briar Wipe. Best thing I ever used. Just saturate a HandiWipe with it, lasts essentially forever. My old one is long gone, but I rummaged around a closet, and lo and behold I had the aerosol can I bought 30+ years ago! Still mostly full. Next time I go to the store, I will buy some HandiWipes and see if it is still good.