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Old 11-20-2010, 09:33 AM   #1
ylo2na
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Default loose wrapper repairs

I am sure most of us have had the occasion to repair a cigar wrapper or two. The following is what I discovered on my own and it works for me. Hopefully, this is not a repeat or there is an easier method to repair loose wrappers.

My glue of choice is Pectin...Premium Liquid Fruit Pectin by CERTO Sure-Jell.
You can pick it up in most any large grocery store. I would recommend buying the two-pouch package in the aluminum pouch.

For ease of use this is what I recommend:
1. Hand Sanitizer (small size). Empty small bottle and rinse out thoroughly, let dry and then fill it with the liquid pectin. Most sanitizers come with a small fliptop cap and you can easily dispense the amount needed. Method of choice is a small, clean piece of paper to put the pectin/glue on. I usually use about three or four drops and it works just fine. Add more if needed.
2. Small brush to spread the liquid. Any hobby shop or tackle shops where they sell fishing equipment. They use these brushes to coat the epoxy on the guides. However, whatever you find, as long as it is small and easily manageable, is your choice.
3. Repair the wrapper... carefully lift the wrapper and spread the glue/pectin on to the cigar body and then place the wrapper back down. Should stick easily. Smooth out the excess and place the cigar to dry for 24 hours. Again, your choice as to length of drying time. I have repaired cigars I was smoking and continued to smoke them without much interference with taste or burn. However, 24 hours guarantees that the pectin/glue is dry!
4. Store pectin in refrigerator
5. Wash brush in soapy water and dry thoroughly.
6. Store things away until the next time.

Again, this is what I do when repairing a loose wrapper. I am sure there are other methods, so I dont want to offend anyone. And, maybe it has already been mentioned. Couldnt find anything, though. Finally, it is cheap, works for me and saves me $$$ instead of tossing a good stick.
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Ylo2na
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