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Old 11-16-2010, 05:28 AM   #512
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Default Re: New Pipe Smoker With A Question? Ask an Old Fart

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Originally Posted by hotreds View Post
When I'm wet sanding a black stem with micro mesh, why do I get brown residue? Am I supposed to continue until I don't get any more brown residue? Even if the stem appears black?
As surface oxidation is cleaned off with light rubbing the stem goes to black; rub out evenly with finer and finer cloth until polished to a wet-glass sheen.

Practice on making a mirror finish on your thumbnail if you want to see how it works. When you're done you can look into it and comb your hair if the light is right.
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