Sour Stem..Help!

[mctrav]

I picked up a slightly used Peterson Shannon 03 and the only issue I'm having is a sour smell/taste on the stem which is vulcanite. What's the best way to rid of this?

 

[allan]

My first thought is to ask is it in the stem or on the stem?
If in the stem a good clean out with Everclear (if you can get it or high proof gin/vodka/rum) on a brush or bristle pipe cleaners followed by the same in soft cleaners until they come out clean. And of course do that with the bowl also.
Hope that helps

 

[lordwolf]

Get a pipe retort and clean the heck outta that mother!!

 

[mctrav]

Already cleaned the heck out of the inside with grain alcohol and is definitely on the outside of stem.

 

[igloo]

Put a little Chap Stick on the stem and let it soak in .

 

[lordwolf]

Man I dont know. Doing too much to the stems can really mess them up. Discoloration, warping, etc. If your not too fond of it maybe carefully place it in some boiling water. Not too long to melt or warp it but maybe flash it a little? Id still use a pipe retort on it.
Good luck man!

 

[mctrav]

Don't have a pipe retort but will look into it thanks

 

[igloo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LGZzSWquCA

 

[taerin]

Sounds a lot like oxidization, I always use obsidian oil inside and outside my stems to prevent this... to remove it, I always use sandpaper with grits from 600 to 3,000.