Shiny Vulcanite Stems?

[jpmcwjr]

Here are the same pipes with a quick rub with a very light coat of mineral oil.

Sorry there are highlights from the overhead light. The middle spigot and the billiard on the right have a brown tinge near the button, where a softie bit was left on too long.

 

[sablebrush52]

A lighter and a wet paper towel to remove the oxidation then thumb buffing with toothpaste to make it a black mirror.

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I'd like to see a video of this. I've tried the lighter thing and it hasn't worked. I figure I'd get it if I had something to watch.

 

[BROBS]

That only works for me (paper towel) with 91% iso on it. Then when I scrub the oxidation comes off. Then there is minimal (only the deepest) left to deal with.

as for the micro mesh, I guess I get it but you’re still going to have to remove the same amount of material to get past the oxidation. Just different ways to do it.

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'd like to see a video of this. I've tried the lighter thing and it hasn't worked. I figure I'd get it if I had something to watch.

I'll try to get one up. I got flagged for inappropriate content....tobacco.

 

[BROBS]

Oh my lord. Tobacco is inappropriate content now?!

 

[vates]

I'll try to get one up.

Thanks! That would be great!

 

[Chasing Embers]

Oh my lord. Tobacco is inappropriate content now?!

Yep. My channel is no longer visible for public viewing unless I post links.

 

[diamondback]

I am awaiting the gerbil activists to post what an asshole I am for demanding that we all misuse their droppings... I will apologize in advance to all gerbil lovers and respecters of gerbil droppings. It was merely a joke.

Hey, Satan needs an attorney? I’m your huckleberry

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[SpookedPiper]

Oh my lord. Tobacco is inappropriate content now?!

It sucks as it's censorship and BS in a form but honestly, since I have found you guys and gals I haven't checked for blends, reviews or much of anything related to the pipe.

 

[diamondback]

I think it’ll die a slow(ish) death on YouTube. I know there are people working fast to replace it, but it’s a reset of sorts in the industry. Like the Big Bell monopoly break-up, many fiefdoms grow like mushrooms. ??‍

 

[Chasing Embers]

I'd like to see a video of this.

Thanks! That would be great!

Okay, got a pipe in mind. My neighbor found an old Weber in her junk drawer and gave it to me. Will start work on it over the weekend, make an oxidation video, and maybe a toothpaste polishing video. Stay tuned!?

 

[whsergent]

Thanks for the advice and alternatives adding some halcyon to my next order and looking forward to the video.

 

[jpmcwjr]

As an intermediate step, how about a photo of the stem after a short rub down with just mineral oil? Maybe a rim scrubbing and the same?

 

[Chasing Embers]

As an intermediate step, how about a photo of the stem after a short rub down with just mineral oil? Maybe a rim scrubbing and the same?

I quit using oil altogether. Just makes a brown stem darker brown. Without removing the oxidation it will just spread. The rim will get cleaned with a wet paper towel and buffed with a dry one like this one.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Oh, be a sport. Just rub it on, photo, then wash it off. It will not harm your stem.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Oh, be a sport. Just rub it on, photo, then wash it off. It will not harm your stem.

Okay, with oil.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Here's the stummel so far.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Ah! Thank you. It turns a very badly oxidized stem into an oxidized stem.

I've found that lightly oxidized stem can be treated thus, with good results. [See my photos upthread.]

Now, they will not be the shiniest, nor the blackest, but are just fine for many who don't need the ultimate in stem presentation.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Here's the stummel so far.

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Fast worker! Looking good.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Fast worker! Looking good.

Insomnia is a good motivator.? Will do the video of the stem after a nap. Here's a shot of the rim with better angle and lighting.