From: "hedgcock, john" <??????????????????>
Subject: Re: Pipes Digest #165 - November 11, 1994

    Would anyone have any hints about removing oxidation from the stem
    of a brand new pipe? I recently made a rather considerable
    investment in a Savinelli, whose mouthpiece immediately
    discolored. A bit of vigorous polishing removed some of the
    discoloration, but it now lacks the luster which makes the sight
    of a newer pipe so appealing. Is there anything short of having it
    buffed on a machine that would do the trick? The local pipe shop
    lacks such a machine.

    Any recommendations would be most welcome!

    THX,

    John

[ I would think that a buffing wheel loaded with some jeweler's rouge
might do the trick... Follow with carnauba wax, on a different wheel. -S. ] 


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