Sanding Pipe, Restoring Pipe, Bubble Finish

[franbo]

Concur w mso. I, in 30, years have only ‘bubbled‘ one pipe, and that one, while defective, I indeed smoked too hot. If it is hot to touch, it’s smoked too hot. Slow and cool is a challenge. Best of luck.

 

[didimauw]

Also used acetone to remove a bubbling shellac coating, and it only took 5 minutes.

 

[will346]

Thanks again for the help all

 

[alexnc]

agree with MSO - I've never seen a pipe finish bubble. I have several that appear to have some sort of clear coat (Rattray's, and Brebbia) that are super glossy but have never given any issues.

 

[mso489]

Footnote: When I buy a pipe new, a glossy finish is rarely my choice, but I have ended up with a few, and they have worked out, no bubbling.