Stem Logo Restoration

[orlandofurioso]

It is just a triviality, but I felt like sharing
Suppose you restored the stem logo of your pipe by filling it with whatever material.
Like liquid paper, Crayola etc. and it just looks too white and you feel like giving it an extra touch to
make it look a little more "seasoned " , or authentic, or older etc.
Give it a most careful touch with a cotton swab moistened with strong coffee , or black tea.
I tried it on one of those intolerable hot melted stem logo of a Barling's make ; these logos darken a little over time and it makes them look so classy.
Sadly a fresh filled one looks so ... well "fresh" if you take my meaning.
So much better now.

 

[ChuckMijo]

This is what I use. Cannot beat it. Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White - House Paint - Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BY8HKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P7Z8P8CM4ENJRQEW9NZQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[ofafeather]

This is what I use. Cannot beat it. Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White Lacquer-Stik Paintstick, White - House Paint - Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002BY8HKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P7Z8P8CM4ENJRQEW9NZQ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That’s cool. Are there other useful colors?

Give it a most careful touch with a cotton swab moistened with strong coffee , or black tea

Thanks for the tip!

 

[orlandofurioso]

Yes, this paintstick stuff is great.
Adviced by the great George D. and it is forever in my refurbishing tool box now

 

[didimauw]

Pics or it didn't happen!!!!

 

[STP]

I prefer the “new” appearance rather than the aged/antique. I’ve used spray paint, like Duplicolor Silver Metallic, and spray it into a paper cup, bowel, or similar. I then apply it with a fine brush. The paint is so thin that it self-levels into the indentation, and then I wipe off any excess. I apply a little sealant/wax and viola. It usually holds up better than the original. This technique works in other similar applications as well...

Also, while not necessary, it helps to coat the sounding surface with wax, or similar... carefully not letting it into the recessed area. It’s then easier to remove any excess paint. Of course prepping the surface is important too.