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jaybo41 · 02-08-2006, 04:02 PM

I've got a few sticks with a torn wrapper, so I picked up some pectin at the grocery store. I read it a couple places on the net that this will repair the tear.

What the hell do I do with the pectin?

Any other suggestions?

Anodyne · 02-08-2006, 04:04 PM

Use a small paint brush (the kind that come with kids' water color sets) to apply it. Let it sit for a while and once it's dry, it'll be good as new. Once you open the pectin, store it in a non-reactive container in your fridge. It'll keep forever.

mrwood · 02-08-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Anodyne

Use a small paint brush (the kind that come with kids' water color sets) to apply it. Let it sit for a while and once it's dry, it'll be good as new. Once you open the pectin, store it in a non-reactive container in your fridge. It'll keep forever.

Yep - good advice!

I got a spot in my coolerdor where I store my damaged cigars. Once I have collected 3+ cigars, I do a repair project. I try & use as little pectin as I have to - so far, the repaired cigars have smoked fine !

jaybo41 · 02-08-2006, 04:34 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. So the pectin is a powder? I'm assuming that I have to mix it with water? Other than buying the pectin and how to apply it, I have NO clue

Anodyne · 02-08-2006, 04:44 PM

It's a liquid. And it should have come in a box with two pouches inside.

Herfnerd · 02-08-2006, 06:03 PM

Certo makes pectin in pre-mixed and powder. There are other brands in powder. It'd be easier with the pre-mix.....

Anodyne · 02-08-2006, 06:04 PM

Ah, never seen the powder. If that's what you have and you haven't opened it yet, I'd probably take it back and exchange it for the liquid then.

jaybo41 · 02-08-2006, 06:15 PM

Definately powder in my box....which is now opened. I'll look for the liquid. thanks so much guys

The Volusianator · 02-08-2006, 07:40 PM

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Wang Lung · 02-08-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybo41

Definately powder in my box....which is now opened. I'll look for the liquid. thanks so much guys

You could always use it to make jelly!

02-08-2006, 04:02 PM	#1
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	Cigar Repair I've got a few sticks with a torn wrapper, so I picked up some pectin at the grocery store. I read it a couple places on the net that this will repair the tear. What the hell do I do with the pectin? Any other suggestions?

02-08-2006, 06:03 PM	#6
Herfnerd Club Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Fort Mill, SC Posts: 1,817	Certo makes pectin in pre-mixed and powder. There are other brands in powder. It'd be easier with the pre-mix..... __________________ Smoke 'em if ya got 'em

02-08-2006, 04:04 PM	#2
Anodyne Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC Posts: 4,702	Use a small paint brush (the kind that come with kids' water color sets) to apply it. Let it sit for a while and once it's dry, it'll be good as new. Once you open the pectin, store it in a non-reactive container in your fridge. It'll keep forever.

02-08-2006, 04:34 PM	#4
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	Thanks for the replies guys. So the pectin is a powder? I'm assuming that I have to mix it with water? Other than buying the pectin and how to apply it, I have NO clue

02-08-2006, 04:44 PM	#5
Anodyne Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC Posts: 4,702	It's a liquid. And it should have come in a box with two pouches inside.

02-08-2006, 06:04 PM	#7
Anodyne Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NC Posts: 4,702	Ah, never seen the powder. If that's what you have and you haven't opened it yet, I'd probably take it back and exchange it for the liquid then.

02-08-2006, 06:15 PM	#8
jaybo41 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: One Sweet World Posts: 2,418	Definately powder in my box....which is now opened. I'll look for the liquid. thanks so much guys

02-08-2006, 07:40 PM	#9
The Volusianator Starting Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 82	Tagged for reference.