Any way to repair cigars?

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hardcz

Lowland Gorilla
So I was honored to be gifted a few cigars, and unfortunately the box was damaged in shipping which resulted in 4 cigars being cracked. One of them has two cracks on slight angles around the cigar and then one going the length, throug they are roughtly 1/2 way through it, two are cracked on the bottom 1/3 length wise, and the other one is cracked near the band.

I feel like an a$$ to tell the guy hey these are broken...since it's not his fault, I don't want him to replace them... but wondering how if there's any way they can be repaired, or if there can be some strategy on fixing them. I'm afraid to look at the 5th under the cedar wrapper for fear that it's cracked too.... Stinking postal carriers :mn


Thanks in advance,

Dan
 
hardcz said:
So I was honored to be gifted a few cigars, and unfortunately the box was damaged in shipping which resulted in 4 cigars being cracked. One of them has two cracks on slight angles around the cigar and then one going the length, throug they are roughtly 1/2 way through it, two are cracked on the bottom 1/3 length wise, and the other one is cracked near the band.

I feel like an a$$ to tell the guy hey these are broken...since it's not his fault, I don't want him to replace them... but wondering how if there's any way they can be repaired, or if there can be some strategy on fixing them. I'm afraid to look at the 5th under the cedar wrapper for fear that it's cracked too.... Stinking postal carriers :mn


Thanks in advance,

Dan
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Shit happens so here is IHT's thread that has been very helpful (freaky eyed MF)

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9781
 
hardcz said:
So I was honored to be gifted a few cigars, and unfortunately the box was damaged in shipping which resulted in 4 cigars being cracked. One of them has two cracks on slight angles around the cigar and then one going the length, throug they are roughtly 1/2 way through it, two are cracked on the bottom 1/3 length wise, and the other one is cracked near the band.

I feel like an a$$ to tell the guy hey these are broken...since it's not his fault, I don't want him to replace them... but wondering how if there's any way they can be repaired, or if there can be some strategy on fixing them. I'm afraid to look at the 5th under the cedar wrapper for fear that it's cracked too.... Stinking postal carriers :mn


Thanks in advance,

Dan
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This stuff is supposed to work well:

http://www.bcspecialties.com/cigarasp/cigacc_repair.asp

You can also use pectin (available at most grocery stores).
 
I got some of a different brand from my B&M for my SP Double Maduros. They have a tendency to unravel a bit or have cap problems on the cut. A little swirl of this stuff around the cap and it is a thing of beauty. Cuts or punches like a champ.
 
hardcz said:
So I was honored to be gifted a few cigars, and unfortunately the box was damaged in shipping which resulted in 4 cigars being cracked. One of them has two cracks on slight angles around the cigar and then one going the length, throug they are roughtly 1/2 way through it, two are cracked on the bottom 1/3 length wise, and the other one is cracked near the band.

I feel like an a$$ to tell the guy hey these are broken...since it's not his fault, I don't want him to replace them... but wondering how if there's any way they can be repaired, or if there can be some strategy on fixing them. I'm afraid to look at the 5th under the cedar wrapper for fear that it's cracked too.... Stinking postal carriers :mn


Thanks in advance,

Dan
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IHT's thread, which was posted earlier, does an excellent job of explaining how to go about repairing your cigars.

I did a short video on repairing damaged cigars not all that long ago that might help if your looking to see it hands on. It was my first time trying it and was surprised at how well it worked as well as how easy it was.
 
this is how i do it

i had a Bahia that had a messed up foot, so i decided to fix it...
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1. tools of the trade
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2. pour your fruit pectin
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3. cut the matching wrapper that matches in this case 1988 Davidoff Chateau Mouton Rothchild...
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4. paint the pectin on the damaged area
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5. place the 1988 Davidoff Chateau Mouton Rothchild wrapper on the Bahia
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sorry i lost the picture of the final product , but it smoked beautifully...
 
mugen910 said:
Maybe someone should just send you more cigars?!?! MMMWWUUAAHHAHHHA!!:D
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NO...That's cool...


germantown rob said:
I think you might have just offered...If not I just did!


Pm me your addy!
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Please see above, no more cigars for me till I get that cooler set up :r, seriously just wanted to know how to repair, I don't know what's up with you people, all eager to send stuff out.

icehog3 said:
You cut up a Davi to repair a Bahia?

Yer a whack job, Gerry. :r
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I've never had a Bahia, though I seriously thought he was kidding until I saw the wrapper being cut off that Davidoff.... I did cry a little bit, and I'm not ashamed to admit it.
 
xxwaldoxx said:
IHT's thread, which was posted earlier, does an excellent job of explaining how to go about repairing your cigars.

I did a short video on repairing damaged cigars not all that long ago that might help if your looking to see it hands on. It was my first time trying it and was surprised at how well it worked as well as how easy it was.
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Sir, that video is awesome. I'm humbled every time I read some threads at how knowledgeable you guys are and the experiences you've all encountered.

I can't thank you all enough who've replied, I'm going to pick up some pectin today after work, and thinking of getting a jar of that other stuff to keep on hand for any later problems.....Though you won't see me raiding my B&M for those Davi's because hell, 18+ a stick....yeaaaa I'll go with these 1-2 dollar sticks for the doner thank you...just ouch.
 
Gerry, I am calling shenanigans. I wouldn't put a lot of F-ed up stuff past you, but even if you did it, I refuse to believe it. I just can't.
 
That's how Gerry ROLLS right there :tu

He's probably got a stash of really old Davi's just sitting in his humi begging to be smoked, this is how he gets rid of them. Gerry is hard-core :D
 
hardcz said:
Please see above, no more cigars for me till I get that cooler set up :r, seriously just wanted to know how to repair, I don't know what's up with you people, all eager to send stuff out.
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So thats how you roll, decline me your address and than send me cigars and a video...I see. Think you can hide from me do ya :gn
 
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