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    I think I can do that. Thanks again Mick! I think I will use Jack Daniels, or maybe Vodka.
    I read to get pipe stems black again to use household bleach is this true?
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    Yes you can use bleach, and it works well, you can also use an ultra-fine wet and dry sandpaper (2000 grit or higher) and a buffer with some even finer polish.


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    I use 50/50 bleach and water. Straight bleach is very harsh. And be ready to do some sanding and buffing after the bleach to smooth them out. I do the bleach, then sand from 600 right up to 12k micromesh. That gives me a great shine.
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    Lot of good vids on restoring estate pipes on youtube.

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    Lot of good vids on restoring estate pipes on youtube.

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    Be careful when sanding the bit area, as you can sometimes round it down too much, which makes it less comfortable. An emory board or fingernail polisher can help around there.

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    Guys, I got the pipe stems in 50/50 bleach/water tonight, coated the metal with petroleum jelly. One of the pipes that I thought was good has a long hairline crack from the top of the bowl to the middle and it's all the way through so I'm guessing this one is headed for the trash. I did soak both pipes with salt and some whiskey for 24 hours. They smell of the spirits in which they were soaked now, much more pleasant, so that went well...
    I did look at some YouTube video's and chap stick was suggested as a protectant for the ebonite stems. Also someone suggested Oxy -clean in place of bleach, ever heard of that? thanks again for all the help!
    CHRIS

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    Back to work after vacation-not-long-enough.
    Smoking some cheap local shag tobacco from Peterson pipe.


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    Cool pic sailor. What service are you in ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by spacemonkeyjon View Post
    Cool pic sailor. What service are you in ?
    Been in the Navy now for about 13 years. CPO/watch keeping engineer. "Engine whisper/man from the valley of nuts and bolts"
    Before my time in the army i did years in the Army Coastal Jaegers, nowadays part of the Navy.
    I have 6 and a half years to go until retirement (2425 is the exact number, i'm counting days )

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