Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves?

08-01-2009, 05:59 PM

Sometimes I've had the odd cigar have a slightly loose wrapper that's started to unravel a little bit, be it either by wrong humidity or just damage in transit etc. Does anyone know a safe way to stick the wrapper leaf back down if nedds be?

NCRadioMan · 08-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Pectin.

08-01-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Pectin.

What's pectin?

EDIT: Just done a google/ wicki search but where can you get?

08-01-2009, 06:14 PM

One of the Inmates here sold it.
Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dentonparrots

What's pectin?

EDIT: Just done a google/ wicki search but where can you get?

The grocery store has it. Just ask them for either Pectin or vegetable glue.

08-01-2009, 06:27 PM

Grocery Store. Liquid Pectin. Its usually with the food preservatives along with canning supplies. Use a small fine brush to repair the loose wrapper and then let dry. Hope this helps

heavyd · 08-01-2009, 06:51 PM

send a pm to member "field" (critch). He may still have some. works great

jjirons69 · 08-01-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCRadioMan

Pectin.

Spit-tin works well, too.

Or, try this stuff. Search on it. It can be found around $4.

El Torcedor Cigar Glue

icehog3 · 08-01-2009, 11:18 PM

http://www.bcspecialties.com/cigarasp/cigacc_repair.asp

Homebrewer · 08-02-2009, 10:06 AM

I have repaired many cigars with liquid pectin and it works great. Just keep the extra in a jar in the fridge. I apply it with a toothpick and let it dry for a few minutes.

One time I was in a cigar shop and the owner was pulling out some damaged Rocky Patel the Edge cigars that had been dropped. He was going to throw them away but I told him that I would take them. I fixed all 10 of them with pectin and they smoked perfectly.

You can even make a patch for small holes or cracks by clipping the end and using that tobacco.

08-02-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Homebrewer

You can even make a patch for small holes or cracks by clipping the end and using that tobacco.

Excellent tip, thanks

WildBlueSooner · 08-02-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dentonparrots

Excellent tip, thanks

I will have to keep that in mind...never thought of it!

08-02-2009, 11:06 AM

Arabic Gum works as well (stuff used on rolling papers)

08-03-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverFox

Arabic Gum works as well (stuff used on rolling papers)

I've just had a really good thought (for me anyway!), I could use normal rolling papers but fold it in half with the gum facing outwards, then moisten the gum on both sides and slide it under the loose part, gently press on it to transfer some of the gum to the leaf and pull it out then press the wrapper down to stick it. Only costs about 25p for 50 papers!

Phew....I need to sit sdown for a rest after all that thinking

shilala · 08-03-2009, 03:35 PM

I use slobber. I'd like a bottle of that cigar glue with the little brush though, it'd be cool.

08-01-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
dentonparrots Guest Posts: n/a	Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? Sometimes I've had the odd cigar have a slightly loose wrapper that's started to unravel a little bit, be it either by wrong humidity or just damage in transit etc. Does anyone know a safe way to stick the wrapper leaf back down if nedds be?

08-01-2009, 06:05 PM	#2
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08-01-2009, 06:14 PM	#4
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08-01-2009, 06:27 PM	#6
Kondour Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? Grocery Store. Liquid Pectin. Its usually with the food preservatives along with canning supplies. Use a small fine brush to repair the loose wrapper and then let dry. Hope this helps

08-01-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
heavyd Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Dave Location: La Mesa CA Posts: 316 Trading: (22)	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? send a pm to member "field" (critch). He may still have some. works great __________________ "You can't get to wonderful without passing through alright." ~Bill Withers

08-01-2009, 11:18 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,278 Trading: (60)	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? http://www.bcspecialties.com/cigarasp/cigacc_repair.asp __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#10
Homebrewer Love'm Tatuaje Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 158 Trading: (9)	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? I have repaired many cigars with liquid pectin and it works great. Just keep the extra in a jar in the fridge. I apply it with a toothpick and let it dry for a few minutes. One time I was in a cigar shop and the owner was pulling out some damaged Rocky Patel the Edge cigars that had been dropped. He was going to throw them away but I told him that I would take them. I fixed all 10 of them with pectin and they smoked perfectly. You can even make a patch for small holes or cracks by clipping the end and using that tobacco.

08-02-2009, 11:06 AM	#13
SilverFox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? Arabic Gum works as well (stuff used on rolling papers)

08-03-2009, 03:35 PM	#15
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Can you "repair" loose wrapper leaves? I use slobber. I'd like a bottle of that cigar glue with the little brush though, it'd be cool. __________________