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How to Restore Dunhill Tobacco Pipes

Like many innovators, Alfred Dunhill established a business empire by changing his products and procedures with the changing times. From styles that enabled gentlemen to smoke while driving the very first automobiles to distribution strategies during the World Wars that took his pipes to all corners of the world, Dunhill established a reputation of quality and endurance in his pipes. The wood used in these pipes is resilient, but with constant use and handling can fade over time. Refinishing a pipe can restore its look to the original polish and shine.

Things You'll Need

Cotton gloves
Pipe cleaners
Polishing cloth
Pipe polishes

Instructions

- 1
  Wear cotton gloves when refinishing your Dunhill pipe; the oils from your skin can exacerbate fading problems and can cause swirls or other problems in your finish.
- 2
  Make sure that the pipe is completely clean before beginning the restoration process. The bowl must be completely empty of ash or tobacco, and the interior should be clean as well. Run pipe cleaners through your pipe if necessary.
- 3
  Wipe down the stem and bowl of your pipe (interior and exterior) with a pipe polishing cloth. The cloth will remove surface dirt and dust, fingerprints and other such contaminants.
- 4
  Add one to two drops of pipe polish to the polishing cloth. Work in small circles across the pipe's surface, buffing to remove oils and dirt and to restore the pipe's color and shine. Add more polish if necessary until you have polished the bowl.
- 5
  Polish the stem and mouthpiece with area-specific polish. Because each piece is made of different material, it has different polishes. Continue until all areas have been polished.
- 6
  Buff the whole pipe with a clean polishing cloth to remove any excess polish. Store your Dunhill pipe in its proper place before removing your gloves.

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