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Post by Silver on Jan 23, 2023 13:56:53 GMT -5
Don’t know how it would be on briar, but WD40 is a pretty good “removant.” I think I'd try food grade mineral oil first. Not as smelly. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 23, 2023 14:45:33 GMT -5
If you are worried about the the smell, use Hoppes #9. 😉
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Post by Zach on Jan 23, 2023 15:34:26 GMT -5
If sunscreen works, how about applying a dab of Obsidian oil or maybe even trying to rub on some Halcyon II pipewax? That way since it's made for pipes anyway you can let it soak in and then buff them up a bit.
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Post by Silver on Jan 23, 2023 18:20:29 GMT -5
If you are worried about the the smell, use Hoppes #9. 😉  |
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Post by trailboss on Jan 23, 2023 20:35:58 GMT -5
If you are worried about the the smell, use Hoppes #9. 😉 That will melt foam balls. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 23, 2023 21:01:18 GMT -5
If you are worried about the the smell, use Hoppes #9. 😉 That will melt foam balls. Exactly! 😁 |
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Post by Yohanan on Jan 23, 2023 21:14:21 GMT -5
Don’t know how it would be on briar, but WD40 is a pretty good “removant.” Yes Sir, It's Good Stuff for sure. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2023 23:52:01 GMT -5
If you are worried about the the smell, use Hoppes #9. 😉 Ballistol. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 23, 2023 23:53:58 GMT -5
Appreciating all the suggestions, guys! Once I’m more settled in and have some time for something other than packing/moving/unpacking, I’m going to start trying them.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 24, 2023 0:01:31 GMT -5
Appreciating all the suggestions, guys! Once I’m more settled in and have some time for something other than packing/moving/unpacking, I’m going to start trying them. Please tell me the speakers were covered! Also, I bet Pledge would work on the overspray. |
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Post by urbino on Jan 24, 2023 0:17:16 GMT -5
The speakers were, indeed, covered. So was the stereo, but some jackass uncovered that, for reasons only they could possibly understand.
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Post by Ronv69 on Jan 24, 2023 0:32:18 GMT -5
The speakers were, indeed, covered. So was the stereo, but some jackass uncovered that, for reasons only they could possibly understand. Crap. |
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Post by Silver on Jan 24, 2023 0:42:36 GMT -5
The speakers were, indeed, covered. So was the stereo, but some jackass uncovered that, for reasons only they could possibly understand. Crap. Double crap. |
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Post by Goldbrick on Jan 24, 2023 9:00:33 GMT -5
Geez, Urb. That stinks. I would try warm water and a soft toothbrush. If that doesn't work, maybe mineral oil or Murphy's oil soap. Other folks have used white vinegar to clean grime during estate restorations. I've never tried that, myself. I'm not sure it'll work on the sort of mess you're dealing with , but I use white vinegar to remove tars and smoky buildup from pipe bowls with no ill effect to the finish...in your case, I think I'd heat the vinegar a tad. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 5, 2023 19:28:40 GMT -5
After some experimentation with materials, I've found something that does the job: plain tap water, but on a close-woven microfiber cloth. Various cotton rags didn't work very well. Paper towel, either. But the damp microfiber and a judicious (not excessive!) use of elbow grease is taking it off cleanly. I'll never get it all out of my craggier sandblasts. Maybe with a soft toothbrush, as Silver suggested. Or I'll just call them my "frosted" pipes. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 5, 2023 20:47:07 GMT -5
“plain tap water”
Always good to start out with the least aggressive way, I know that advice was offered with good intentions, but you have to consider the nature of anything as you climb the scale of what may do more harm than good.
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