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dentonparrots
08-01-2009, 04:59 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, 05:05 PM
Pectin. :tu
dentonparrots
08-01-2009, 05:09 PM
Pectin. :tu

What's pectin?

EDIT: Just done a google/ wicki search but where can you get?
leasingthisspace
08-01-2009, 05:14 PM
One of the Inmates here sold it.
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Darrell
08-01-2009, 05:15 PM
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.
Kondour
08-01-2009, 05:27 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 :dance:
heavyd
08-01-2009, 05:51 PM
send a pm to member "field" (critch). He may still have some. works great
jjirons69
08-01-2009, 09:31 PM
Pectin. :tu

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, 10:18 PM
http://www.bcspecialties.com/cigarasp/cigacc_repair.asp ;)
Homebrewer
08-02-2009, 09:06 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.
dentonparrots
08-02-2009, 09:15 AM
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, 09:42 AM
Excellent tip, thanks

:tpd: I will have to keep that in mind...never thought of it!
SilverFox
08-02-2009, 10:06 AM
Arabic Gum works as well (stuff used on rolling papers)
dentonparrots
08-03-2009, 02:31 PM
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, 02:35 PM
I use slobber. I'd like a bottle of that cigar glue with the little brush though, it'd be cool.