Stem oil and polishing

[kieveryuu]

A while ago there was a thread about Obsidian Pipe Oil there was also one about Brebbia polish. Have just received both in the mail (along with some tobacco) after experimenting with it this evening I have to say they make a good combo.

Used some fine grit sandpaper, then a little elbow grease with a magic eraser, then the Obsidian oil (following his instructions) then the Brebbia polish. nice results.

Also, the magic eraser works really well on acrylic stems.

 

[BuckeyeBoy34]

Thanks for the info. I have a few pipes that could use a good cleaning and I am ready to experiment with some diffrent options.

 

[Buckshot]

The Magic Eraser is my favorite method for cleaning oxidation off vulcanite stems. Amazing stuff!

 

[lab1dobie]

I've soaked some old oxidized stems in Oxyclean for an hour, then scrub them with a Magic Eraser and they look great. I got some Brebbia Stem Polish coming this week so that will put the final touches on them.

 

[lab1dobie]

I've soaked some old oxidized stems in Oxyclean for an hour, then scrub them with a Magic Eraser and they look great. I got some Brebbia Stem Polish coming this week so that will put the final touches on them.

 

[Hunter5117]

I have always used olive oil but got a bottle of the Obsidian oil free with a pipe purchase so I tried it and have to admit it is good stuff. For the price and the little bit you use I think I am a convert.

 

[s.ireland]

I have always used olive oil but got a bottle of the Obsidian oil free with a pipe purchase so I tried it and have to admit it is good stuff. For the price and the little bit you use I think I am a convert.

Me too. I'm really liking the Obsidian oil.

It works much better than the Brebbia polish IMHO although I haven't used them in combination

 

[monbla256]

I have always used olive oil but got a bottle of the Obsidian oil free with a pipe purchase so I tried it and have to admit it is good stuff. For the price and the little bit you use I think I am a convert.

Me too. I'm really liking the Obsidian oil.

It works much better than the Brebbia polish IMHO although I haven't used them in combination

Using both in Combination works VERY WELL. I use both and they keep my older vulcanite bits much blacker and I only get them polished on a wheel much less now I think alot of the discoloring is due to the type of tobacco's smoked. My freinds who are Aro smokers only seem to have less discoloring than I do and I smoke predominatly Balkan and straight Va 'bac. JMHO