Best way to fix a burnt rim?

[numbersix]

I have an estate pipe that has a blackened/burnt edge the wood itself is burned) — can anyone recommend a remedy?
[edit] apologies, I prolly should have placed this in a different forum!

 

[philip]

I don't know how badly the rim is burned. Here are a few threads from before you joined. They might help.
Does This Rim Look Salvageable?
Burned Rim... Cleanable?
Upshall Bulldog with Burned Rim
Hopefully you'll find one comparable to your situation. Good luck.

 

[taerin]

If it's really bad, just take it as an opportunity to sand the pipe and put a new stain on it. Not hard work, just get some 600/1,500/3,000 grit sandpaper at a car place like Autozone.

 

[ejames]

Got a picture?

 

[kennyjo]

If the burnt is not too serious, I have heard people suggested using saliva to clean that.

I have tried that, the result is okay.

But for heavier burnt, this method is not that useful....

 

[numbersix]

Thanks a lot everyone. This link is a big help: http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/burned-rimcleanable
I don't have a picture yet (getting pics from my camera is a royal pain in the you-know-what) - but I should have that remedied this week with a new card reader.
This photo

is worse than mine, but gives an idea I think...
I keep hearing people saying they use "magic eraser" for cleaning their pipes, wondered if it's good for this type of thing...

 

[reichenbach]

It might be worth a try but, in my opinion, you can't erase a burn out of wood. Magic Erasers are great for oxidized stems though. The saliva and q-tips works if the blackening if above the stain but if it has penetrated the bowl's stain on/into the briar itself, I think your best bet might be to sand and restain if cosmetic issues are of consequence to you. But if you paid good money for a pipe, it stands to reason that you would want it to be at it's best.

 

[numbersix]

The pipe is actually a drug store variety, an LHS Purex from the 1940s. I didn't pay much for it, but thought it'd be a good way to learn how to fix up an estate. I've been reading a lot but hard to keep it all straight in my puny head! :roll:
Thanks again about the Magic Eraser.

 

[tbradsim1]

Just fixed one used 240/340/600 grit sandpaper, put sheet of sandpaper on a flat surface, put pipe rim on sandpaper , go in a clockwise direction keeping pipe flat, work up to the other grits, I wiped mine down with everclear, took small spoon of 3 way tool and mixed lt brown and small bit of cordavon lit it up , melted shine, took q-tip and applied, ran butane lighter lightly on polish , then wiped it off. One cost did the trick , you"ll have to guess the color of pipe for mixing polish,it wasn't" hard , but keep in mind you can only go so far and you will lose the shape of the pipe. The old cajun

 

[lazydog]

I have several pipes with 2nd degree burns because I never used to care a bit about my pipes and used a bic flame thrower to light. I'm leaving them burned to remind me to take a little care when applying the flame. Can't believe I scorched some beauties. Well.... different time, different mindset. :wink:

 

[reichenbach]

Any money is good money, I think. If you want to practice sanding and staining, this would be a good scenario to do that. Or else smoke it and enjoy it. You'll be right no matter what you do.

 

[kennerth]

I just lay off the jalapenos for a few days! :clap:

 

[ssjones]

Old cajun is correct, sand smooth and retain, than buff.

 

[numbersix]

@Old Cajun:

Just fixed one used 240/340/600 grit sandpaper, put sheet of sandpaper on a flat surface, put pipe rim on sandpaper , go in a clockwise direction keeping pipe flat, work up to the other grits, I wiped mine down with everclear, took small spoon of 3 way tool and mixed lt brown and small bit of cordavon lit it up, melted shine, took q-tip and applied, ran butane lighter lightly on polish , then wiped it off. One cost did the trick , you"ll have to guess the color of pipe for mixing polish,it wasn't" hard , but keep in mind you can only go so far and you will lose the shape of the pipe. The old cajun

Thanks a lot for this tip - sounds promising, but I need to clarify - do you mean to say you used shoe polish that you liquified?

 

[captainbob]

What has burn't away cannot be repaired. However, you can buff and polish what is there. From that standpoint, it will probably be ok.

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[gmwolford]

do you mean to say you used shoe polish that you liquified?

Yes. You melt Kiwi (wax) shoe polish together to get the color you need. It's awesome and very versatile stuff that Kiwi!

 

[nsfisher]

I spit and polish the rim untill I can get no more off. It is still bad looking, I do what Cajun said, lay it flat on a sand paper an circle round till it is acceptable. I do not restain though. I merely use leather and wood Beeswax on the entire pipe. As it darkens from use, it blends in.

 

[numbersix]

Thanks everyone - I appreciate the help. I never thought of using shoe polish.
The leather and beeswax is an interesting idea too, especially if I only lightly sand...

 

[ssjones]

Here is a compilation of methods to fix a burnt bowl top.
http://rebornpipes.wordpress.com/2012/08/20/a-compendium-of-methods-for-cleaning-bowl-rims/