Bowl Discoloration

[BroncoJimbo]

So i got this pipe for cheap and I like the shape and the way it looks (have not used yet) but what is with the discoloration on the bowl? Can this be repaired? I wanted to ask before I tackled this with the wrong methods/tools.
TIA,
Jim

 

[J.GANDY]

The first photo looks as if a liquid was splattered on the pipe. Some sort of thinner or spirits that would remove stain?

You could remove the stain and restrain the pipe.

The rim could be cleaned and a possible lite sanding to remove the char and smooth out any imperfections.

If it were mine, I wouldn't take a damp cloth to it first, water and elbow grease and see what comes off. Then think about a more aggressive approach like sanding with fine grit sandpaper and recoating it.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

If it were mine I’d first strip whatever that is on it. Denatured ethanol is what I’d use first (high proof booze would work too). Then maybe restain it.

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Here’s a link to a thread I made a while back where I stripped the stain off a Tsuge I have.

 

[edger]

That finish looks intentional to me. Perhaps olive wood?

 

[Country Bladesmith]

That finish looks intentional to me. Perhaps olive wood?

I thought so at first too. ?‍ Maybe so.

 

[ChuckMijo]

It’s not discolored at all. They added a reverse contrast. I like it. Reverse contrast is dark on top of light.

 

[BROBS]

Maybe China pipe

 

[mikethompson]

My guess is that it might be supposed to be that way. But you could always strip it and play around with stain options. You did say you got it cheap so you have nothing to lose really.

 

[brut666]

I quite like it as it is. The rim should clean up pretty easily.

 

[BroncoJimbo]

Hmmmm... It really looks like the finish was damaged. Like someone sprayed it with a strong chemical. I can feel the surface changes like the coating was damaged. I tried cleaning with denatured alcohol and mineral spirits and nothing came off. I might try acetone next.
I've been looking at pipes for a while now and have not come across another that has this finish.
Thanks All

 

[jhowell]

I like the way it looks. I would probably leave it as is. But then I like different and / or unusual things...

Gave up both Chevis and Backgammon when they became popular - same w/ Stoley...

 

[Country Bladesmith]

I like the way it looks. I would probably leave it as is. But then I like different and / or unusual things...

Gave up both Chevis and Backgammon when they became popular - same w/ Stoley...

Yeah, I kind of like it, too.

 

[anotherbob]

yeah another vote for I like it. Especially since I have not seen another pipe like that. It's your pipe so do what you want with it, but remember you might end up missing that freak finish.