trevorrace
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Post by trevorrace on Jan 26, 2018 20:43:16 GMT -5
I have several broken stems that seemed beyond repair, so I just took the Dremel to em and reshaped them to my liking. The problem is(other than being a tad short) the finish is dull and ugly now.
Is there a method for making an old stem look new again? Perhaps a way to bring back its shine?
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sablebrush52
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Post by sablebrush52 on Jan 26, 2018 20:51:25 GMT -5
Any number of them. A buffer, if you're willing to invest in the expense and have a workshop area to set it up, or Micromesh pads, which when properly used will get you to a glass like shine without a buffer, but which require more time and elbow grease. Dremels aren't the best choice since they cover a relatively narrow area and therefore can create ripples in the surface.
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trevorrace
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Post by trevorrace on Jan 26, 2018 23:12:03 GMT -5
Great information, thank you! While I do have some experience buffing and polishing, it's been 15 years at least since I spent any real time doing it. I think I have an idea of how I'll approach it now though, thanks to you.
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Post by peteguy on Jan 27, 2018 18:06:54 GMT -5
Google reborn pipes. More DIY info on that site than you can ever use. I don't agree with some of the techniques for resale but it is a fun read anyway.
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Post by 78whiteorbs on Jan 29, 2018 2:17:39 GMT -5
+1 ^
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