Briar Polish

SeeingRed13 · 02-03-2011, 02:30 PM

Can someone give the the heads-up on a good briar polish (e.g. a specific brand of wax, spray, etc.) or if you know something in particular I should AVOID, that could also be useful information. I've got a couple pipes that had a nice shine but are developing a more matte appearance. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

SeeingRed13 · 02-04-2011, 05:12 PM

Anybody???

hscmit · 02-04-2011, 05:57 PM

if I had any idea I would tell ya

sorry

Ranger_B · 02-04-2011, 06:46 PM

Just run of the mill carnauba wax is all I use. That and a buffing wheel. I have also heard that beeswax is another substitute. Maybe this article will help you http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/educa...rickDennis.pdf.

physiognomy · 02-04-2011, 07:22 PM

I haven't felt the need to use more than a soft cloth (hand towel) on any of my pipes... That said, I would opt for plain carnuba wax (link to ebay seller) if I was going to do anything.

MarkinAZ · 02-04-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SeeingRed13

Can someone give the the heads-up on a good briar polish (e.g. a specific brand of wax, spray, etc.) or if you know something in particular I should AVOID, that could also be useful information. I've got a couple pipes that had a nice shine but are developing a more matte appearance. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hello Spence,

Here's a good thread to peruse if you've not done so to date, as there is some good advice that has been mentioned here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...t=polish+pipes

Here's a link for some polishes and wipes that you may consider:

http://www.pipesandcigars.com/cleanetc.html

Finally, just a lite amount of olive oil may work for you too!

SeeingRed13 · 02-05-2011, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the info guys, if I am to expand the question, would one of the "impregnated" cloths do the trick on its own, or would one be better off getting the wax & using a soft cloth? Both?

Also, Mark, I've been enjoying sifting through the "ask an old guy" thread, useful & amusing stuff in there! Thanks

glassjapan · 02-05-2011, 04:49 PM

If you don't have access to a buffer, then check out the brands Paragon Wax & Halcyon II Wax. Halcyon for rusticated and sandblasted pipes, Paragon for smooth. Really nice products for people without a buffer on hand. Fine Pipes International and I think Iwan Ries now carry them. Good stuff!

alfredo_buscatti · 04-01-2011, 05:33 AM

Savinelli Pipe Polish, but in polishing the pipe it will take off a trace of the stain, too.

02-03-2011, 02:30 PM	#1
SeeingRed13 Wooo Pig Sooie! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Spencer Location: NW AR Posts: 30 Trading: (3)	Briar Polish Can someone give the the heads-up on a good briar polish (e.g. a specific brand of wax, spray, etc.) or if you know something in particular I should AVOID, that could also be useful information. I've got a couple pipes that had a nice shine but are developing a more matte appearance. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

02-04-2011, 05:12 PM	#2
SeeingRed13 Wooo Pig Sooie! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Spencer Location: NW AR Posts: 30 Trading: (3)	Re: Briar Polish Anybody???

02-04-2011, 05:57 PM	#3
hscmit Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: James Location: no where Posts: 2,200 Trading: (4)	Re: Briar Polish if I had any idea I would tell ya sorry

02-04-2011, 06:46 PM	#4
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Briar Polish Just run of the mill carnauba wax is all I use. That and a buffing wheel. I have also heard that beeswax is another substitute. Maybe this article will help you http://www.chicagopipeshow.com/educa...rickDennis.pdf.

02-04-2011, 07:22 PM	#5
physiognomy Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 563 Trading: (18)	Re: Briar Polish I haven't felt the need to use more than a soft cloth (hand towel) on any of my pipes... That said, I would opt for plain carnuba wax (link to ebay seller) if I was going to do anything.

02-05-2011, 01:55 PM	#7
SeeingRed13 Wooo Pig Sooie! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Spencer Location: NW AR Posts: 30 Trading: (3)	Re: Briar Polish Thanks for the info guys, if I am to expand the question, would one of the "impregnated" cloths do the trick on its own, or would one be better off getting the wax & using a soft cloth? Both? Also, Mark, I've been enjoying sifting through the "ask an old guy" thread, useful & amusing stuff in there! Thanks

02-05-2011, 04:49 PM	#8
glassjapan Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 78 Trading: (11)	Re: Briar Polish If you don't have access to a buffer, then check out the brands Paragon Wax & Halcyon II Wax. Halcyon for rusticated and sandblasted pipes, Paragon for smooth. Really nice products for people without a buffer on hand. Fine Pipes International and I think Iwan Ries now carry them. Good stuff!

04-01-2011, 05:33 AM	#9
alfredo_buscatti Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Piedmont, NC Posts: 277 Trading: (9)	Re: Briar Polish Savinelli Pipe Polish, but in polishing the pipe it will take off a trace of the stain, too.