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Pipe cleaning recommendations.
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<blockquote data-quote="wharfrathoss" data-source="post: 28469" data-attributes="member: 417"><p>i use 91% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) for internal cleaning of the stem, fill the bowl w/cotton balls & alcohol after reaming & let it set for a day-exterior i use murphy's oil soap on the bowl & 600/1000/2000 grit sandpaper on the stem-careful w/the murphy's, just scrub lightly w/a toothbrush then wipe off (don't leave it on too long)-also careful w/the alcohol, it'll strip finish & stain-for reaming i use a few different reamers depending on the bowl, a buttner & a castleford pipnet knockoff-if you have a buffer you probably already know which compounds & waxes to use-if not wipe the stem w/olive oil or a stemcare product (like brebbia) after sanding-for the bowl there's briar wipe, paragon, halcycon, renaissance wax</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wharfrathoss, post: 28469, member: 417"] i use 91% isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) for internal cleaning of the stem, fill the bowl w/cotton balls & alcohol after reaming & let it set for a day-exterior i use murphy's oil soap on the bowl & 600/1000/2000 grit sandpaper on the stem-careful w/the murphy's, just scrub lightly w/a toothbrush then wipe off (don't leave it on too long)-also careful w/the alcohol, it'll strip finish & stain-for reaming i use a few different reamers depending on the bowl, a buttner & a castleford pipnet knockoff-if you have a buffer you probably already know which compounds & waxes to use-if not wipe the stem w/olive oil or a stemcare product (like brebbia) after sanding-for the bowl there's briar wipe, paragon, halcycon, renaissance wax [/QUOTE]
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