Light scuffing on Ser Jacopo Vulcanite

[vosBghos]

I recently bought a Full bent though it was listed as new and unsmoked and I got a good deal there is some ever-so-slight scuffing on the stem.
What is the best way to polish/buff this out?
I don't want to ruin something that is bearly noticeable by calling attention to it while trying to fix it ...

 

[gervais]

Can you post a picture?

 

[Chasing Embers]

A manicure block.

 

[Briar Tuck]

If it's barely noticeable I would just leave it be. If it really bothers you you can buff it out with a manicure block or micro mesh pads.

 

[Puffaluffaguss]

I use a buffing compound from Decatur that I got as a sample with all of there pipe maintenance products. I must say it works great to get small light scuff and oxidation off but for anything deeper then that it would need some type of abrasive to blend it in. Even a mr clean magic eraser is a bit abrasive that might work without actually removing too much material at once. Some pics would give us a better idea of how far you will have to go

 

[cosmicfolklore]

+1 for micro mesh… but that’s without seeing a picture of the damage.

 

[kcghost]

I'm with @Friar Tuck on this one. Just let it be.

 

[briarblues]

The upside is it's a Ser Jacopo which means the stem is Lucite / Acrylic, so IF you do chose to carefully and gently try and remove some miniscule marks, you won't need loads of elbow work, or a buffing wheel, to restore the sheen. If Ebonite / Vulcanite / Brindle you will need extra time or a buffing wheel.

That being said, unless the marks are deep, just leave it alone. After a few bowls you'll probably be adding to the marks anyway.

Mike

 

[Chasing Embers]

If Ebonite / Vulcanite / Brindle you will need extra time or a buffing wheel.

That is one way, but power tools and sandpaper aren't necessary to remove oxidation or shine it up.

 

[RustiePyles CPG]

As @Chasing Embers said, a manicure block or micro mesh pads. They are essentially the same thing. A drop of Flitz on a soft cloth will also work, thats what I use for vulcanite and acrylic. Flitz is a plastic polishing compound that you can get at any auto parts store.

 

[briarblues]

Chasing Embers, very true. A buffing wheel is the quickest. Doing it by hand can take a great deal of time, depending on degree of restoration required.

Mike

 

[Chasing Embers]

Doing it by hand can take a great deal of time,

That's what I like about using the lighter method for oxidation removal. The pipe pictured took about 30 minutes to clean the stem and ferrule.

 

[vosBghos]

been having problems posting pics lately need to get a new chord for direct, emailing from the phone ain't working, thanks for all the help guys

 

[bullet08]

I'm a firm believer in not fixing things that are not falling apart. And when I decide to fix my pipe, I end up with more damage.