Brigham pipe stem

[rockynrobyn]

Hi everyone, been reading this forum for a while now and I finally decided to join. I just bought a brand new Brigham Algonquin today. This is my first briar pipe. I've smoked nothing but cobs up until today. The price sticke was on the stem so I used an isopropyl alcohol pad to get the sticky stuff off. I realized my mistake immediately when the stem started turning a kind o hazy green. Is there a way I can restore it back to a nice shiny black? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[rokerdepipe]

Obsidian oil?

 

[cortezattic]

You may find this article interesting:

https://rebornpipes.com/2012/06/14/a-bic-lighter-and-oxidation/

 

[rockynrobyn]

Thanks for the link.

 

[seanv]

I hate when stickers are put on the stem. Drives me nuts, why not put it in the bowl or attached a roped tag to the pipe. I usually use some saliva and a paper towel to get it off, general handling will take care of the remaining film.