That thick lacquer is definitely ugly. Let us see the finished product when you are done.
Thoughts On Modifying The Finish Of A Peterson Rosslare Royal Irish Sanblast
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Lacquer that thick is hiding something. I've never seen it applied so thickly. I'd love to know what's under there.
Haha for $156 you can find out for yourself!
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I'd never have paid that much for such a heavily lacquered pipe. I think that at that price point there's an expectation that the briar be ... "presentation grade."
Agreed, and that’s kinda why I’d be surprised to find some nasties hiding underneath. I think @OzPiper is probably onto it with it being accidentally applied a bit heavy. I’m not clued up on whether Peterson has gone through seasons of quality control issues, but the hallmarks on this pipe date to 2016
I think Peterson kind of has a reputation for QC being all over the map. I don’t own enough of them to be able to say whether that reputation is deserved or not though.
I heard that the quality may have improved after they were bought by Laudisi, as Laudisi were sensitive to customer complaints when they had to return defective pipes.
This lacquer is thick and stubborn aye. I’m not really getting any action with isopropyl and a cloth. In fact there are a few parts on the stummel that I can almost chip/lift off with my finger nails alone as it’s so thick.
btw I want to go on record and say I truly love smoking this pipe, there is no bad blood here, just incase anyone thought I was having a bitch about something I purchased from a fellow forum member. We both find the lacquer disappointing
btw I want to go on record and say I truly love smoking this pipe, there is no bad blood here, just incase anyone thought I was having a bitch about something I purchased from a fellow forum member. We both find the lacquer disappointing
I'm rather careful with which Peterson I get. That one does look to be a thick coat of black tar or whatever that is.
Black tar?!? Now it makes sense. 2016 was the last year of the condor factory. They must have covered the pipes with the leftover bits of plugs and sauce as a commemorative edition.
I bought a few Petes in the mid-70's and a post-WWll Bulldog X150 - no quality control issues there.
Held off buying more Petes until last year because of the complaints of QC issues on the Forums.
Since then I've bought (new) an Irish Harp 80s, 2 from the Short series (80s & 03), and 3 S.Holmes series (Squire, Hudson & Lestrade) and have been happy with the finish on all of them.
I would say that based on my experience, the QC has definitely improved in the past few years, at least in their higher quality lines.
I don't like the bowl coating or the way their bent pipes are drilled, but I accept that Petes are what they are, and those quirks are not deal-breakers for me.
I'm intrigued by your endeavor and amused by your optimism that removing the lac will improve things for the better. As an eternal pessimist, I suspect it is more likely the opposite will be true. I will certainly say I told you so if I turn out to be correct. ?
Haha that’s ok bro. I have enough eschatological hope for both of us...though I wouldn’t be surprised if this all goes to custard
Sure. Because he is a good bastard and I loved the way the pipe looked. It’s only since I have been smoking it so regularly that the heavy handedness of some parts of lacquer has started to bother me. Changing the factory finish is totally something I would not consider unless I really loved smoking a pipe and it would just give it that extra je ne sais quoi.
That turned out great!
Cool link. Are you suggesting that the could have been used to finish my pipe?
Sillems – Peterson Pipe Notes
petersonpipenotes.org
I searched on whether an oil or water base is used which might help to know if you want to remove. I believe I remember you commenting favorably to using water to clean your pipes. Although smooth, the process they used might be an option.