Help Needed with Kaywoodie

[dulgunz]

I just purchased a pipe from an antique store that had a sticker on it that said 1940's Kaywoodie. It is in pretty rough shape and was wondering if this thing is salvageable. I also need help with identifying with the actual model and year if possible. If this pipe is restorable, what abrasives, waxes and cleaners should I use?

Here is the pipe:

 

[dulgunz]

Ok lets see if this works:

 

[dulgunz]

Hopefully a larger pic!!

 

[voorhees]

It's a Fine Line. Made from 1956-75. It is salvageable for sure.

 

[plateauguy]

Looks like a Fine Line to me. Kaywoodie made them from 1956 to the early 70's. What is the model number, then I can be more specific. I just picked up one, and this is how I plan on cleaning it up.
First thing spray everything down with a 50/50 mix of Simple Green and scrub with a soft brush. Don't separate the stem from the pipe. Rinse off, dry well, and let it sit overnight. The next day soak the stem in Oxyclean for a couple of hours. Clean the inside of the stem with Everclear and polish the stinger. Then a wet sand on the stem.
You'll need to ream your bowl. After that, I'd either soak the bowl in 90% isopropyl alcohol or just scrub it down. Don't forget the shank, brushes and pipe cleaners until they come out clean. Here's a before picture of mine - I haven't tackled mine yet.

 

[dulgunz]

Unfortunately I cant find a model number on it except for the stamping Kaywoodie Fine Line. Thank you for the info, I will be sure to post pics of when she is all dressed for the prom!

 

[dulgunz]

quick questions: what grit of sand paper for the wet sanding portion. I have 800 is that still too course? Also do you buff polish afterwards? What polish is recommended for that?

 

[gambit88]

You're pipe is pre 1970 sense its the black in white logo. As for wet paper I use 500 to clean up the rim and and any hard to clean spots on the stem. I use 1200-3000 on the stems. I've used 2000 grit to clean grime off of bowls

 

[dulgunz]

Thanks gabbit88 I will use your advise for the grit of SP. Also thank you to all who have commented thus far.

 

[fnord]

Dulgunz:
Many of us here are DIY types. If you could document the journey with pix, and the briefest of write-ups, that info would be greatly appreciated.
I love buying estates and bringing them back from the dead. It's truly gratifying. But, I'm always astonished at the cake buildup I run across.
Fnord

 

[fluffie666]

You certainly have a cery nice pipe there. Try a very warm oxiclean solution to soak the stem in for about an hour. Hit it with a magic eraser when you take it out of the oxiclean until all the soft oxidation is off then follow up with sand paper. Micro mesh to a shine and you'll be in buisness. Nice find! Good luck with it.

 

[mso489]

Why, why did anyone build cake like that? Be careful with the reamer. The temptation would be to go in there with a rage. Just mine that crud out slow and easy. Preserve the briar as much as you can, I think.

 

[tuold]

Mind mso489's advice! I cracked a bowl badly by going at buildup like that too aggressively. If you have a Dremel and a small sanding attachment (a little conical one is what I use) and you are extremely careful,(think neurosurgeon) you can get two thirds of that off before switching to a reamer for more precise control.