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teamhavoc28

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I just wanted to say thanks to the forum members for their contributions. I had a new Savoy Grabow that was ailing with spots on the lacquer. I forget the actual post which mentioned using acetone to remove finish on a pipe,and I used it. It removed the clear coat lacquer without disturbing the stain. Using cotton balls and q-tips, it worked like a dream.Polished with pipe polish afterwards. Feels as though, I have a favorite back in perfect working order.It smokes cool to the touch now. Thanks to all.

 

buck67

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Yep, this is the place to be for those types of answers. Glad it worked for you. If you can, post a picture so we can see the pipe.

 

kcvet67

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That's great. A lot of us would like to pretend that all that we know about pipes comes naturally. The truth is that, for the most part, we did it the hard way. By screwing up and learning from our mistakes. One of the biggest benefits of this forum is that we can learn from others and not have to make ALL the mistakes ourselves.

 

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Nice to hear that the pipe turned out well.
I have a question. Could one use finger nail polish remover with acetone to remove it or does it have to be straight acetone?

 

teamhavoc28

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Bob, it was finger nail polish remover. Just play mum is the word if ladies of the house ask questions.Not refined work but worked for me. Here are the photos.
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Sorry pics are so large haven't figured out how to crop.

 
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