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Post by rectifythis on Sept 5, 2022 11:16:01 GMT -5
Does anyone have a tried and true method for removing old stain without sanding? I am trying to remove stain on the stamping areas and don't want to lose the clarity by sanding it. I've tried alcohol and acetone. Any other tricks?
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Post by trailboss on Sept 5, 2022 11:17:59 GMT -5
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Post by sperrytops on Sept 5, 2022 12:37:30 GMT -5
It appears this technique also serves as tonail fungus remover. How versatile.
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Post by rectifythis on Sept 5, 2022 14:10:08 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie, will give this a shot when I have some free time
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Post by joeman on Sept 6, 2022 13:39:06 GMT -5
Yep, that's the same Dave G that has been part of a few different forums. He and I remain in regular contact. He hasn't done restos for about 2 years now.
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Post by trailboss on Sept 6, 2022 13:43:26 GMT -5
Yep, that's the same Dave G that has been part of a few different forums. He and I remain in regular contact. He hasn't done restos for about 2 years now. Figured so, when I googled his name, up came Pipedia page on LHS/ Sterncrest pipes which he is an authority on. Glad to hear that he is still with us. |
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Post by trailboss on Sept 6, 2022 13:45:17 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie, will give this a shot when I have some free time I was watching Ricks restorations on Qwest tv, one of his tips for removing stain from your hands is olive oil. If you restain it. |
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Post by rectifythis on Sept 6, 2022 15:00:16 GMT -5
Thanks Charlie, will give this a shot when I have some free time I was watching Ricks restorations on Qwest tv, one of his tips for removing stain from your hands is olive oil. If you restain it. I wear gloves when I destain or stain |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2022 17:15:33 GMT -5
The method he describes seems most appropriate for smooth pipes. For a rusticated one, I started with Dave's method, but used a toothbrush instead of steel wool or a rag. I'm sure steel wool would have been better for smooth briar. I then went to straight alcohol, again with a toothbrush - this got off a lot more of the stain, but not anywhere near all of it. I suspect the stummel would need to be soaked in alcohol or acetone to get off more stain. |
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