Re Staining my Old Dunhill Bruyer anno 73

[PaulTheScandinavian]

I have this older reddish color Dunhill bruyer pipe where the stain has started to fade and getting dull, I recon this very pipe has alredy been restained by the seller, but the final result left something to be desired.Nomeclature on this pipe is somewhat worn from overbuffing, now my concern is if I will send this pipe out for a new finish may this restaining process alter on nomeclature readings which are already barely visible. Thanks for Your opinions.

 

[ssjones]

Any competent restoration person should be able to touch up the stain, without damaging the nomenclature. Post a few pictures please.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Could there be some grime- dirty wax, hardened skin oils, etc. that's causing the discoloration? If so, washing with warm water and detergent may help.

 

[xrundog]

This my opinion and is what I would personally do. No judgement on you or anyone else.
Probably what the pipe needs is a refresh. Clean it with mild soap and water and a soft toothbrush. Then use MicroMesh cloth from 1500 to 12k grit to lightly polish the entire surface. Just doing that will often even out the finish. If it doesn’t, dip a q-tip in mahogany dye, then in alcohol to dilute it. Swab the entire pipe and immediately buff with a soft cloth. If there are streaks , or it’s too dark, wrap the cloth around your index finger, dip in alcohol and wipe out the streaks. Hand buff it again and it’s ready for waxing.
Light polishing (emphasis on light) with MicroMesh won’t affect the stamps and may even enhance them a bit.

 

[kcghost]

If you send it somebody reputable in the field to be restored, you will almost certainly be satisfied of their work. Don't send it to somebody who says they can do it. They can't.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

Any competent restoration person should be able to touch up the stain, without damaging the nomenclature. Post a few pictures please.

Thanks, I will get a photo or two and post them here tomorrow

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

This my opinion and is what I would personally do. No judgement on you or anyone else.
Probably what the pipe needs is a refresh. Clean it with mild soap and water and a soft toothbrush. Then use MicroMesh cloth from 1500 to 12k grit to lightly polish the entire surface. Just doing that will often even out the finish. If it doesn’t, dip a q-tip in mahogany dye, then in alcohol to dilute it. Swab the entire pipe and immediately buff with a soft cloth. If there are streaks , or it’s too dark, wrap the cloth around your index finger, dip in alcohol and wipe out the streaks. Hand buff it again and it’s ready for waxing.
Light polishing (emphasis on light) with MicroMesh won’t affect the stamps and may even enhance them a bit.

Thanks for the adive ,I have to admit, I'm relatively occupied man so ain't got no time for these aforementioned procedures . nontheless ,lemme explain,say, If wrap this very pipe bowl with white kitchen towel and twisting er round or two, the very towel won't be white no more but rather reddish, leave along touching the bowl surface with water

 

[xrundog]

Thanks for the adive ,I have to admit, I'm relatively occupied man so ain't got no time for these aforementioned procedures . nontheless ,lemme explain,say, If wrap this very pipe bowl with white kitchen towel and twisting er round or two, the very towel won't be white no more but rather reddish, leave along touching the bowl surface with water

I understand. It’s the pipe shop for you then. And I don’t blame you. The finish is definitely compromised. A competent repairman won’t affect the stamps.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

In continuation to our conversation, I took a few photoshoots of the very pipe

 

[Sigmund]

You might just do fine wiping it down well and putting wax on it. It doesnt look like there is any wax. Wax would help to seal the pipe. Waxing it certainly cant harm anything and it would look a ton better. Wax helps protect pipes as well.

 

[ssjones]

A light buff with White Diamond and then several coats of Carnuba wax would bring that right back, with no damage to the nomenclature. My shop is packed up for our move to Louisiana, or I would say send it here.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Wow. Beautiful pipe. It meets my low standards as is.

 

[xrundog]

That’s not bad at all. Rim in particular is clean. I’d give it a light cleaning, buff with a soft cloth and wax it. If it doesn’t make you happy, send it in.