Dull Stems

[pipeude28]

Any ideas as far as polishing dull stems?? what products to use?? Thanks

 

[dino]

I find that using Flitz Polish (non-abrasive and non-toxic)with a piece of old polo shirt material, and buffing with a clean piece of soft cloth, then using Obsidian Oil, as directed, to seal the stem, really makes 'em shine.

 

[jndyer]

Do you use paste or the liquid?

 

[tuold]

Doesn't it depend on why the stem is "dull" (oxidation or just grime) and what the stem is made from? Sometimes just a quick buff will work.
Try This At Home
How To Care For Vulcanite Stems
If you just need a quick brightening up, you can use a damp micromesh pad.
A couple of manufactures make stem polishing products. Obsidian oil and Brebbia stem polish are two. I've been using a product called, "denicare" and have been satisfied with it.
Lots of posts here in the pipe maintenance and repair forum too.

 

[dino]

jndyer, I use the paste.

 

[Waning Embers]

 

[pagan]

I keep a Jewelers Cloth by my pipe rack,give em a wipe after smoking, many hear swear by Bar Keepers Friend

 

[jpmcwjr]

Obsidian Oil= Mineral Oil, at several times the cost.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Perhaps this following German product would do the trick> Ebonite Polish 20g* Pfeifenmundstück entfernt verfärbungen und Gibt neuen Glänz' Ebay Germany, nevertheless,next time when I'm off to Americas(God only knows when this may happen)I shall buy me a tin of that all popular BarKeepers Friend