This Weekend's Restorations Batch

[Dshift]

Jesus this was an extra tricky batch...

 

[georged]

Is the unnatural Ultra Shine "thing" an after-the-fact photo processing adjustment, or something you're actually coating the pipes with?

 

[Dshift]

Is the unnatural Ultra Shine "thing" an after-the-fact photo processing adjustment, or something you're actually coating the pipes with?

Unnatural? It's a thin coat of carnauba wax and good lighting...

 

[xrundog]

Unnatural? It's a thin coat of carnauba wax and good lighting...

I think he was wondering if you use a filter of some sort. That is some terrific lighting.

 

[Infantry23]

Those are beautiful. I think you did a fantastic job with the restorations.

 

[Sobrbiker]

Nice

 

[Dshift]

I think he was wondering if you use a filter of some sort. That is some terrific lighting.

It's not anything fancy - just a couple of cheap Amazon soft boxes.

 

[Dshift]

Is the unnatural Ultra Shine "thing" an after-the-fact photo processing adjustment, or something you're actually coating the pipes with?

After smoking the pipe a couple of times and handling it, it will turn to a nice "satin" finish.

 

[Sir Yak]

Jesus this was an extra tricky batch...
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Looking good!

 

[Brad H]

They are so shiny it burns my eyes.

 

[xrundog]

It's not anything fancy - just a couple of cheap Amazon soft boxes.

A little money and effort makes a difference. It’s a long way from a towel or blanket and an overhead light.

 

[AreBee]

Beautiful. Is that a Pete Meer in the back? Looks like the pipe I saw in the very first restoration video I watched.

 

[Dshift]

Beautiful. Is that a Pete Meer in the back? Looks like the pipe I saw in the very first restoration video I watched.

Good eye - it’s an aboriginal xl02

 

[bootlegpipes]

It's not anything fancy - just a couple of cheap Amazon soft boxes.

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[phdaemon]

Jesus this was an extra tricky batch...
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Wow. Those are some nice pipes you got there man. I'm not a sand blast guy but that one in the top center looks particularly excellent.

Well done!