Clean meerschaum pipes?

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nik danger

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So I got two meerschaum pipes, one given me ,the other came in a grab bag. They are pretty brown on the outside.
Is there such a thing as cleaning off the brown? Or does that kill the pipe?

Nik
 
Why not, I think it looks filthy. I mean, if it can be done, then I'd like a white pipe, not one that looks like someone used it to ream their butthole with.
 
If you want a white meer, you’re going to have to buy a white meer.
I bought an estate meer and the rim was black, tried cleaning it off and it only took a minuscule amount off. Not worth the time I put in to get get it cleaned. But if you’re saying you want to clean the whole pipe, no go.
 
Psychsmoker said:
If you want a white meer, you’re going to have to buy a white meer.
I bought an estate meer and the rim was black, tried cleaning it off and it only took a minuscule amount off. Not worth the time I put in to get get it cleaned. But if you’re saying you want to clean the whole pipe, no go.
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It ain't gonna stay white if ya smoke it.
 
Psychsmoker said:
If you want a white meer, you’re going to have to buy a white meer.
I bought an estate meer and the rim was black, tried cleaning it off and it only took a minuscule amount off. Not worth the time I put in to get get it cleaned. But if you’re saying you want to clean the whole pipe, no go.
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Sometimes the black rim is painted on in the factory ala most Peterson meers.

I believe they call it fuming or fumed.
 
If you want a clean looking pipe maybe you should get a clay pipe. When they get stained you can put it in the fireplace and cleanse it with fire.
 
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