Exterior stem cleaning/maintainance

[dino]

I use Flitz polish to clean the stem, and follow with Obsidian oil to seal and polish. If the stem is very oxidized, I use a Magic Eraser first, then polish with Flitz, and finish with Obsidian. Flitz is non-abrasive, non-toxic and USDA approved.

 

[cossackjack]

@igloo: how do you apply the heat; hot water, heat gun, or flame? I am intrigued & would consider trying this.

 

[ssjones]

My regimen is typically:

800

1000

2000

Wet papers

8000 & 12000 Micromesh sheets (12k yields scratches not visible to the naked eye)
Buff with

White Diamond

Meguiars Plastic Polish - I think this product does have some benefit in retarding oxidation (my Upshall stems hold up a lot better than most others that I see).

 

[markfreburg]

Dino, I read the Safety Data Sheet for original Flitz Polish and it said "Causes damage to organs (central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled."
I don't know if heating up the stem polished with Flitz would have this result, Ie., release the chemical in question; it might not, but it is food for thought.
Mark

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Jay: The same here,our Pharmasians /Apoteks are not selling no mineral oil but instead they do have this paraffin oil(is not that paraffine for lamps,no flammable)which is practically the same as Mineral oil,despite of this I was idiotic enough to order me this little macigal falcon of obsidian oil,15ml $10 with shipping, advertisments did have their effect

 

[oldmansmoking]

I use alcohol whipes and vergin olive oil on kitchen roll.