Meerschaum with Charred Rim

[Pallidan]

Is there anyway to clean up a charred rim on a Meerschaum Pipe?

 

[ashdigger]

You can use a micro mesh sanding pad. Patience, a light touch and about six different grits work wonders.

 

[highwaycobbery]

No.

 

[Pallidan]

You can use a micro mesh sanding pad. Patience, a light touch and about six different grits work wonders.

Where do you get this Micro Mesh?

 

[shanez]

Where do you get this Micro Mesh?

Amazon

 

[Infantry23]

I ordered pads online. May be able to buy at an autoparts store too ?‍

 

[ashdigger]

Where do you get this Micro Mesh?

Amazon

 

[Pallidan]

Amazon

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Thank you Ash

 

[Country Bladesmith]

Wet/dry sandpaper or micro mesh pads, but don’t bother with anything over 2,000 grit. The reason I say that is because meerschaum dust itself is abrasive, so once you get around 1,000 -2,000 grit or so (depending on paper and wet/dry) all grits start to look the same, because the swarf particles themselves will lay down a scratch pattern in the meer. I’ve had good luck sanding to 1,000 grit dry, then 1,000 grit wet, followed by wet polishing with a paper towel or piece of wet leather. There may be better ways, but that’s the most scratch free finish I could get.

 

[DangerStranger]

Is there anyway to clean up a charred rim on a Meerschaum Pipe?

I've had very good success with a modestly damp magic eraser.