Keeping the Smooth, Light Finishing Outside the Pipe

[Mis Pipas]

EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob

I am convinced that cleaning the pipes with hot water and/or alcohol are excellent methods to clean and flush. My question is: how to keep the Smooth, light finishing the bowl, outside the pipe ?. Thanks

 

[jpmcwjr]

I use Paragon wax occasionally, but I let hot water all over the exterior, which can dull a high shine. At the same time, I don't need a high shine.

All briar will darken over time. To minimize this, keep it out of light when not smoking it.

 

[lightmybriar]

Unless a pipe is finished with some shellac or lacquer, it will require an occasional re-waxing in order to keep a shiny look. There are several methods and products that do this, some more effective than others. I personally apply carnauba with a buffing wheel mounted on a drill.

 

[BROBS]

before smoking I treat all my pipes both smooth and rustic/sandblast with Halcyon 2 wax.

I have found it helps to keep dirt and ash out of the wood, especially on satin finished pipes.

 

[danimalia]

That is a good question. I was wondering that myself as I liked the lighter stain my Moretti arrived with and I've noticed that it's already started to darken a bit.

 

[mso489]

I've avoided waxing my pipes, mostly, though I have wax. Since having scores of pipes keeps them from getting smoked a lot, I tend to settle for a good rub down (for the pipes) after every bowl. Mostly this keeps them looking good, if not new. They are racked in the shade but not in the dark. The unfinished ones develop a glowing walnut stain look. Waxes and other polishes seem like they'd leave residue, though I'm sure if you apply them sparingly and buff them rigorously, they do fine. I just try to keep it simple as I can, without letting the pipes look frowzy.

 

[BROBS]

That is a good question. I was wondering that myself as I liked the lighter stain my Moretti arrived with and I've noticed that it's already started to darken a bit.

I think all very light or natural colored pipes darken with use.

 

[augiebd]

I think all very light or natural colored pipes darken with use.

That has been my experience. I enjoy the change in coloration the happens as a result of smoking my more natural coloured pipes.

 

[didimauw]

I enjoy the coloration of natural briar as well.

 

[Mis Pipas]

Maybe I am worrying too much on this subject.
Wouldn't we use our car? Wouldn't we go out when it rains, snows or there is too much sun?

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I did gave up on waxing ,all the same,once waxed,my pipes seem to go more or less dull after few bowls smoked,no matter whether the applied wax was carnauba on the wheel or Paragon or any other wax

 

[Chasing Embers]

A jeweler's cloth after every smoke.

 

[jpmcwjr]

That works a treat.

Micromesh also, or a quick wipe with a cloth lighted impregnated with mineral oil. That's also great for stems.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I'm too busy smoking my pipes and doing other stuff to spend much time polishing them.

 

[Mis Pipas]

That works a treat.

Micromesh also, or a quick wipe with a cloth lighted impregnated with mineral oil. That's also great for stems.

We produce here in the desert tons of pure Jojoba oil and Jojoba+Carnauba also

 

[jpmcwjr]

Which desert? Do you use jojoba oil on your pipes much?

 

[Mis Pipas]

NEGEV DESSERT.
OCCASIONALLY, ACCORDING WITH MY MOOD .

 

[Mis Pipas]

How It's Made Jojoba Oil in the dessert

 

[jpmcwjr]

The Negev (Hebrew: הַנֶּגֶב, Tiberian vocalization: han-Néḡeḇ ; Arabic: النقب‎ an-Naqab) is a desert and semidesert region of southern Israel.

 

[BROBS]

A jeweler's cloth after every smoke.
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That works on some pipes but others it will slowly remove the finish as it’s a polish.