Silicone Wipe Down or Just Go Wax?
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Yep, but even ash or toothpaste can do that.
That's why I don't rub them on briar!
The SDS for one brand of cloth says 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether. It's been over 40 years since I took organic chem so I've no idea what that is except it cleans silver real well. Nice pipe!
I have a Savinelli Magic Cloth I bought from SPC, which seems to be dried out from any silicone it supposedly had. I’ll just use this to wipe the pipes and only apply wax when needed and ditch the silicone.
I just ordered some Halcyon II from @wilblee at his website.
Can’t wait to get it and shine them up.
I actually thought wilblee had been a member here longer too, anyhow, glad to see you here, love your site!
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Can’t wait to get it and shine them up.
I actually thought wilblee had been a member here longer too, anyhow, glad to see you here, love your site!
Nice site. Not mine.I just ordered some Halcyon II from @wilblee at his website.
Halcyon II™ Wax for the Pipe - $10.00 : Estate pipes, antique pipes, Dunhill, Danish pipes, Japanese pipes, Halcyon II, A Venue for Collectors of Fine Smoking Pipes and Accessories
Estate pipes, antique pipes, Dunhill, Danish pipes, Japanese pipes, Halcyon II Halcyon II™ Wax for the Pipe - Dear Customers: Despite rapidly rising materials cost, we've held the line on price for seven years. Sadly, we're now compelled to increase the price both here and on eBay. The good news...www.finepipes.com
Can’t wait to get it and shine them up.
I actually thought wilblee had been a member here longer too, anyhow, glad to see you here, love your site!
I saw a wilblee on the Pipe Smokers Den, I assumed you were the same person and owner because wilblee on PSD forum is using the FinePipes logo.
Wilblee’s avatar on Pipe Smokers Den.
I do not put any wax or silicons on my pipes...Just rubbing them down with cloth to make them clean after smokes .There is plenty of natural oils from holding the pipe...The only exception is if I get my new bought pipes restored the pipe guy puts some carnauba wax on them and thats it....I put some obsidian oil on vulcanite stems once in a while...
Call me a primitive, a purist, or a rube, but I skip the products as much as possible and apply only a slight abrasive, like a paper towel, and a soft cloth to my pipes on any regular basis. Products and wax give a nice shine but also leave a residue I don't want. I find simple polishing gives a nice shine and no residue over decades. My first pipe, which is over forty years old, does not look new, but it looks great. A little charring from being smoked a lot, but still handsome and appetizing. I don't use a buffer, just hand polishing. The only difficulties reading stamps is from misapplied stamps that came with the new pipe.
Had a special Purdy (still do) called the Cornucopia. Wills first turtle grade. Used briar pipe wipe spray (on a rag) on it, and it got dull. I like briar pipe wipe...!
Questioned Will and he asked "would you use that spray stuff on a Stickley?' (fine wood furniture). Don't have any of that so how would I know!?
Well he cleaned it up for me and I switched to Renaissance wax.
Not an expert, but the stuff works well and a tin lasts a lifetime.
Questioned Will and he asked "would you use that spray stuff on a Stickley?' (fine wood furniture). Don't have any of that so how would I know!?
Well he cleaned it up for me and I switched to Renaissance wax.
Not an expert, but the stuff works well and a tin lasts a lifetime.
@Alhoffman can you confirm please?