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<blockquote data-quote="Rail Man" data-source="post: 536762" data-attributes="member: 58"><p>It sounds like your stem is probably vulcanite and not plastic, and as allyby stated has oxidized.</p><p></p><p>Another product I’ve had good success with is Walker Briarworks stem restore kit, which consists of an abrasive cleaner designed specifically for vulcanite that removes the oxidation and a carnauba polish/sealer to bring back the shine and help prevent oxidation. It takes a little “elbow grease” but I’ve brought some pretty green stems back to jet black with a little work. A good alternative if you don’t have a buffer.</p><p></p><p>No matter what method you choose the goal is to actually remove the oxidation, not simply hide it.</p><p></p><p>As a follow up to the stem restore I apply obsidian oil, it adds a level of gloss the carnauba polish in the kit doesn’t quite achieve.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rail Man, post: 536762, member: 58"] It sounds like your stem is probably vulcanite and not plastic, and as allyby stated has oxidized. Another product I’ve had good success with is Walker Briarworks stem restore kit, which consists of an abrasive cleaner designed specifically for vulcanite that removes the oxidation and a carnauba polish/sealer to bring back the shine and help prevent oxidation. It takes a little “elbow grease” but I’ve brought some pretty green stems back to jet black with a little work. A good alternative if you don’t have a buffer. No matter what method you choose the goal is to actually remove the oxidation, not simply hide it. As a follow up to the stem restore I apply obsidian oil, it adds a level of gloss the carnauba polish in the kit doesn’t quite achieve. [/QUOTE]
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