A product that I find amazing and want to share!!

[kennyjo]

I don't know if anyone has tried "Arango BRIAR PIPE WIPE".

But I find that in my local B&M and since I am looking for something for pipe maintenance,

I bought it and give it a try.
3 things I want to share.
1. Although the preparation for using that spray is quite annoying, it gives you a cloth/wipe that you can use multi-times. I was able to wipe all my 5 pipes.
2. The result is amazing (at least I love the result). Even with a pipe that I accidentally removed the polish on the bowl (bowl became dull....), it can give it a shiny like after polished look (but I wipe it 3 times instead of 1). If I knew the result is that amazing, I would take some photos to show the differences....
3. The smell and result and the feeling of touching the treated cloth is nearly the same as the fretboard lemon oil polish I used for my bass guitar. I know the "Arango BRIAR PIPE WIPE" is difficult to find. If I can get the same result with my fretboard polish (I will post the result after trying it), we can save some money by buying the fretboard polish from online music store with $4.99!!
For number 3, I hope some experts can give me some idea if that may work or not (or I think some pro may have tried that already). Since most of the fretboard is made from rosewood (I know some pipe is made from rosewood too) and I think it has similar characteristic with briar. I think that should work....

 

[nsfisher]

Sorry mate I can't help you out. I have never, in 16 yrs., used anything except Extra Virgin Olive Oil for stems and bowls.

 

[briarpipeboiler]

EVOO for what??
To shine them up??
Reason I am asking is, I came in to start a thread about Tung Oil and shining up dull matte finishes, but I found this thread and thought I would just post questions in here.
I just won 3 estate pipes on EBay and they all have a smooth matte finish, but they are very dull and I am hoping to shine them up and bring out some color.
I was told Tung Oil is good for this, but I'm not sure about for pipes.
Any info would be appreciated. Here they are; the two on the left (Bari & Sav) are the ones I would like to brighten/shine up. They are both kindof dull, but have great grain and birdseye (on the Sav)...

Tung oil, EVOO, caranuba wax, shoe leather dye...???????
What do you use shine up your dull finishes???

 

[xray]

I use food grade mineral oil meant for conditioning butcher blocks. I don't want to risk using oils meant for consumption as they can go rancid after they soak into bowls/stems and I'm sure my bottle of mineral oil will last a lifetime.

 

[mp31guitar]

I use Briar Pipe Wipe too. It's good stuff.

 

[chopz]

carnuba wax, and buff.

 

[danno]

I use briar wipe religiously.

 

[hobie1dog]

I thought this was a thread on "Astroglide" :rofl:

 

[zanthal]

You're on the wrong forums hobiedog1 :lol:
I dunno EVOO seems like the cost effective way to go.

 

[matchstickman]

My B&M also sells Arango Briar Pipe Wipe, although I have never brought myself to buy a bottle. I might have to based on this recommendation. Thanks for the heads up! Normally, I use Paragon to keep my pipes nice and shiny, and I agree that the directions on the bottle of Briar Pipe Wipe seem like kind of a hassle, I am curious to see the results.

 

[gwynclan]

EVOO or unflavored chapstick. Chapstick can double as tamper too. :lol:

 

[papipeguy]

I've been using it for years on my pipes but it had not occured to me to use it on the fretboards of my guitars. No reason it should not work although you want the stuff to penetrate the rosewood to prevent shrinkage. I usually use Dr. Duck's on my guitars. On bottle will last for years. I have 28 guitars and only started on my second bottle of Dr. Ducks this year.

 

[smokenscotch]

I bought some and tried it on a few pipes however I need to keep at it to see some results. I also did not buy "the cloth", I just used a new soft cloth that I use to shine my bike up with. (not the same cloth). I'll have to try it a few more times to see results, however the first time I used it, I noticed the cloth turning the colour of the pipe which scared me. I thought perhaps the finish was coming off onto the cloth?

 

[papipeguy]

smokenscotch, I think what you're seeing on the cloth is the oils from your hand rather than the pipe finish. I usually spray the stuff on a paper towel and let it sit in a plastic bag for a day or two before I use it.

 

[smokenscotch]

I usually spray the stuff on a paper towel and let it sit in a plastic bag for a day or two before I use it.

Thanks papipeguy, I'll give that a shot. You think the paper towels are soft enough for the briar wood as to not harm it?

 

[bigvan]

Personally I wouldn't use EVOO on my pipes as it will get rancid. And on the stems? It can't NOT impart a flavor. So I just don't get it.
When I do feel the need to add a little shine, I just use a little carnauba wax, but I'll keep my eye out for Arango.

 

[briarpipeboiler]

So, I bought some of this for the bowls above; Howard Feed-n-Wax - Wood Polish & Conditioner - Beeswax and Orange Oil.
"This unique blend of beeswax, carnauba wax and orange oil enhances the natural beauty and depth of grain in finished and unfinished woods."
16 oz squeeze bottle for easy application - $6.95 at Home Depot.
Stuff works great. Shined those bowls right up. Will have to get some good pics and update at some point, but I would recommend this Feed-n-Wax for sure...

Now, you will notice it says "COMBUSTIBLE" on the bottom of the bottle, but that is only if the product is in raw form, not after applied and dried. So there will be no exploding bowls. The guy at HD assured me...haha

 

[baronsamedi]

I use a beeswax lip balm.

 

[drwatson]

i have used briar pipe wipe for years, its a great product for that between detail cleaning. i personally would never use any type of oil. it soaks in to the wood and can start to smell bad. to get that really nice shine wax and buff!!!!once you get the hang of it nothing looks better...and just in case for rustic bowls wax and buff also.then take a lighter (torch seems to work the best)go over bowl somewhat fast you will actually see the wax melt in, give it a couple seconds and rub with clean cotton type cloth. works wonders