Canola Oil and Stems

[irishearl]

Decided to take a Magic Eraser to the stem of my 30 year-old Peterson Deerstalker since it was starting to look a little cloudy. Of course, then it was too dull-looking. So tried wiping on a smidge of Canola oil which was what I had handy in the house. Damn if that didn't give it a great glossy new look.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

I have trouble getting them back to a shine, I'll try this. I'm currently smoking a few with a dull finish.

 

[mikethompson]

I use mineral oil on my stems and get that same glossy look. It is kind of like obsidian oil but much cheaper.

 

[chopper]

A vegie oil runs the risk of going rancid - since such a small amount is used not sure if that would be a factor.

Mineral oil is rather good.
What I find even better is mineral oil with a bit of carnauba wax mixed together which makes a very good polish. [Just mix together under a low heat]

 

[philairfoil]

I think that wax will last somewhat longer than oil...I've got a small bar of beeswax (somewhat easier to apply than carnauba) and with a cotton cloth, rub it in. The small bit of cotton cloth I've been using for some time is so impregnated with wax, I don't even need the bar.

Chapstick with a sunscreen works well, too.

 

[ChuckMijo]

Use a square of cardboard to shine it up. Works way better than any oil.

 

[Old School 3319]

mustache or beard wax works very well also

 

[cosmicfolklore]

I just hit mine with a jewelry polishing cloth. Oils and such are a nice temporary fix, but as soon as you start handling it, the gloss is gone.