Question about the marking on pipe stem.

[kennyjo]

I recently purchased a Hardcastle pipe from ebay.

I believe someone had tried to restore it and the restoration was done poorly.

The white color of the "H" on the stem was gone.

I am wondering is there anyway for me to recolor/restore it?

If yes, what should I use?
Thanks

 

[keith929]

Pictures please.

 

[crk69]

I have had a few of mine come back to life using paragon on the stem, I am sure there has to be a paint or acrylic that can be used for a more permanent solution, maybe one of the members who make pipes can answer this one for you..

 

[cortezattic]

I may not understand the problem, but I think "WhiteOut" or a Liquid Paper type product, followed by wax, will do the job.
Be grateful that the seller didn't drill a shallow hole in the stem and fill it this way! :rofl:

 

[papipeguy]

Golf club companies and suppliers sell white paint and ons to fill in the numbers on irons. They may work for your purpose as well.

 

[mluyckx]

I assume that the actual logo isn't completely buffed out. If it's just the white that has been removed, but the tracing of the letter is still there, with a little bit of trial and error, you can get it back. Lightly thinned out white-out has worked for me in the past.
Good luck

 

[clyde]

Yes, white out works good. Sometimes you have to daub it on two or three times allowing it to dry for several hours between applications. I did not use wax after I was satisfied I had done my best with it bacause I wouldn't be able to touch it up in the future, but then again I haven't had to redo it. Seems pretty durable. Like the idea of the golf club stuff but have no idea where I could get just a tiny amount. None of my friends are duffers.