Can you recommend any good conditioner for pipe?

[dajibash]

I am a beginner and I want to know which product you use for maintenance of pipe. I notice there are several products online. Which one is better? Thanks.

 

[bigvan]

Not sure what you're looking for, friend. For inside the pipe I just use high proof alcohol (usually vodka because it's neutral) and pipe cleaners.
For the outside, I occasionally will wax and buff the smooth finished pipes, for rough finishes I usually just wipe it down with a clean cloth.

 

[dajibash]

I mean wax. And I see ad of Osidien oil for stem? Is it good?

 

[bigvan]

Obsidian is good to shine and protect a stem, but it's NOT a cleaner.

 

[greggors]

+1 on the olive oil, I use it too. no complaints.

 

[nsfisher]

I have always used only Extra Virgin Olive Oil, it's very cheap and does a fabulous job. But it does leave a touch of an after taste on the stem for the next smoke. It is, however, not an unpleasant one. I also use it to give my pipes a wipe periodically. Especially the ones with no finish on them.

 

[schmitzbitz]

I use Obsidian Stem Oil on my vulcanite, as I tend to smoke in the elements a fair amount. I've found that with Obsidian, my stems don't discolour in the sun, nor do I end up with "polka-dots" of discolouration if I venture out into the rain; both of which I can't say about the EVOO. If I come across ugly acrylic, I use a product called Nomex Scratch Remove (Grade 2) that I buy from an acrylic fab shop in my neighbourhood.
When it comes to removing oxidization on stems, I use toothpaste (if it's not too deep) or micromesh pads (if its deep). If I need to clean the outside of a bowl, I use a toothbrush and elbow grease...and a little alcohol if I am not too worried about the stain.

I use Claphams Salad Bowl Wax (beeswax/carnuba/micro-crystaline mix) on my briar, and plain beeswax on my meer. Both can be found through Lee Valley Hardware.