Full Pipe Restoration is normally done on fine Collector pipes or old favorites that need a new life. “Full Pipe Restoration” means making a pipe like brand new, including the need to break the pipe in as was needed when it was brand new.
I take great pride in my restorations. There are no “Before/After” photos posted here as none are needed. Just visualizing your Collector pipe or “Old Pal” as it would have looked brand new. All of the pipes on the Estate Pipes Page have undergone Full Restorations.
Full Pipe Restoration Includes:
Restoring Stem - Remove ALL tooth Marks, reform button or replace Stem if necessary and authorized
Open the Airway to 5/32” where pipe size allows
Refinish Rim - Remove all charring, rerusticate (if appropriate)
Strip, sand and restain bowl - Remove scratches, dents, etc.;
Rerusticate Bowl where appropriate or necessary
Remove carbon from tobacco chamber, reround bowl and finish
Sanitize entire airway and freshen
Buff and Polish with multi-coats of Carnauba Wax
Full Pipe Restoration Costs:
No Stem Replacement
$35.00
Replace Straight Vulcanite Stem
add $20.00
Replace Straight Lucite Stem
add $23.00
Replace Lucite Fancy Stem
add $25.00
Full Pipe Restoration adds new life to any pipe, and makes Collector pipes more valuable for investment or resale.