Do not use 11,000 rpms on your pipe. If it's speed adjustable, use a low speed. For paragon wax 700 rpms would probably be fine. But with paragon you don't even need to use a mechanical buffer. It's made especially for buffing by hand.
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I use a clean blue "J-Cloth" to give pipes, (and stems), a quick rub before returning them to the rack, a newer one if it needs a bit of a polish, (still has a soft 'tooth' to it), paying special attention to the rim to prevent any buildup, and an older, softer one for a light clean, taking care to be very careful over nomenclature and stem marks, as even a very soft cloth will wear them down after a few years. This includes blasts. If a stem develops any oxidation or discolour that the cloth with a little water, (or saliva), doesn't remove, I use a wee dab of Denicare Politur für Munstücke, (mouthpiece polish), and as little elbow grease as necessary.
Keeps those with a glossy finish looking glossy, but still friendly, other briars a nice satin patina, that develops and deepens over time, and vulcanite stems looking good. I only resort to a very slow RPM buffing wheel when cleaning up neglected estates, again, always taking care over nomenclature. The only wax or polish I use is beeswax on meers, rarely, and the stem polish, although I haven't made much of a dent in the wee tin over almost ten years.
It's a personal preference, but I like pipes to have the finish they were given.
It's all part of the 'pipe ritual' for me, which begins with thinking about the blend and pipe to use, including the surroundings, music, book, and/or entertainment, and liquid accompaniments, through to reracking and reflecting on the experience. Something different and individual for each piper, and something I've developed for myself over almost five decades of continuous pipe smoking.
Man, that sounds like a while.
Keeps those with a glossy finish looking glossy, but still friendly, other briars a nice satin patina, that develops and deepens over time, and vulcanite stems looking good. I only resort to a very slow RPM buffing wheel when cleaning up neglected estates, again, always taking care over nomenclature. The only wax or polish I use is beeswax on meers, rarely, and the stem polish, although I haven't made much of a dent in the wee tin over almost ten years.
It's a personal preference, but I like pipes to have the finish they were given.
It's all part of the 'pipe ritual' for me, which begins with thinking about the blend and pipe to use, including the surroundings, music, book, and/or entertainment, and liquid accompaniments, through to reracking and reflecting on the experience. Something different and individual for each piper, and something I've developed for myself over almost five decades of continuous pipe smoking.
Man, that sounds like a while.
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