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Briar Lee

Lifer
Sep 4, 2021
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Humansville Missouri
What’s everyone using for pipe polish without power tools.
there used to be A great product from Walkers that was soft, you could apply with your fingers, let sit for a few minutes, then buff with a soft cloth.
I do realize there’s Carnuba wax is very hard, you need a dremel or high speed drill etc etc. all for the pros.
This stuff was so convenient and I’m down to the last bit in the jar. Need a few ideas. Thanks all.
-Bill
Five ounces of pure, cosmetic grade beeswax costs less than $8 and is a lifetime supply of polishing wax for pipes.


While you are ordering that, include 8 ounces of pure grapeseed oil, for another $8.


Then you are done, finished, set for life keeping your briar pipes as new.

Use a tiny bit of grapeseed oil to restore luster, then polish with beeswax.

The Lee in this photo was born before I was, and I’m old enough for Medicare next year.:)

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Dyakoff

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 16, 2022
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Ukraine
Five ounces of pure, cosmetic grade beeswax costs less than $8 and is a lifetime supply of polishing wax for pipes.


While you are ordering that, include 8 ounces of pure grapeseed oil, for another $8.


Then you are done, finished, set for life keeping your briar pipes as new.

Use a tiny bit of grapeseed oil to restore luster, then polish with beeswax.

The Lee in this photo was born before I was, and I’m old enough for Medicare next year.:)
Thanks for the links.

Doesn’t the organic oil turn rancid?
Which I believe is the main argument against using olive oil.
 

Zeno Marx

Starting to Get Obsessed
Oct 10, 2022
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You can use a large, long bristled horsehair brush to do a very nice polishing job. Buffers are nice, but if you don't have the space or cash for one, the brush is a nice alternative. Bigger brushes are nicer than the tiny ones. You can really get a nice, long swipe on the briar and not have to worry about banging into it. Polish it like a shoe. I use one with HII. But I also don't care for a mirror finish. I think it looks plasticy. *let the HII harden overnight to get to its full hardness before using a brush.
 
May 9, 2021
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Geoje Island South Korea
Let us know if you receive it so we can re-order. Thank you.
Well, Hillcrest.

We are fast approaching the end of December, I ordered the waxes from Fine Pipes in October 11th. Not received anything from Fine Pipes and no replies to an email.

I had started a thread asking about Fine Pipes, but there wasn't any followers.

I guess that I should get my money back from PP.
 
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Briar Lee

Lifer
Sep 4, 2021
4,763
13,789
Humansville Missouri
Well, Hillcrest.

We are fast approaching the end of December, I ordered the waxes from Fine Pipes in October 11th. Not received anything from Fine Pipes and no replies to an email.

I had started a thread asking about Fine Pipes, but there wasn't any followers.

I guess that I should get my money back from PP.
Well, grapeseed oil is still cheap.

And they deliver fast.


It works.

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And what grape seeds are used for oil, instead of wine, might save some boy from heartache.:)



No waxy residue either, the excess just wipes right off.

Try some. One bottle will still be polishing the pipes of your great grandsons yet unborn.
 

Hillcrest

Lifer
Dec 3, 2021
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Bagshot Row, Hobbiton
Well, Hillcrest.

We are fast approaching the end of December, I ordered the waxes from Fine Pipes in October 11th. Not received anything from Fine Pipes and no replies to an email.

I had started a thread asking about Fine Pipes, but there wasn't any followers.

I guess that I should get my money back from PP.
I put in an inquiry to PP and they received no response so they refunded my money automatically. I ordered DeCatur and Renaissance off ebay and received it in 3 days and am very happy with them as they can be used for more than just pipes. The polishing cloth @chasingembers recommends works well too and can be easily purchased in most local stores. I read that the elderly gentleman from FP moved during fall and I suspect there may be other issues as well. Hopefully he or someone will re-start his business in the Spring or next year.
 
May 9, 2021
1,660
3,535
55
Geoje Island South Korea
I put in an inquiry to PP and they received no response so they refunded my money automatically. I ordered DeCatur and Renaissance off ebay and received it in 3 days and am very happy with them as they can be used for more than just pipes. The polishing cloth @chasingembers recommends works well too and can be easily purchased in most local stores. I read that the elderly gentleman from FP moved during fall and I suspect there may be other issues as well. Hopefully he or someone will re-start his business in the Spring or next year.
Thanks Hillcrest.
When I posted yesterday, I took a look at my orders from FP, it said "processing", so from what you have said here above, that figures.
Hope the gentleman is alright.