Cigar Repair.

[Horseshoe]

I have a few cigars that I have received here of late that have some damage to the wrappers. It looks like the wrapper cracked and is lifting. Is there anything I can use to get the wrapper to stay down? I hate for it to un-ravel or crack some more when I try and light it. I have it at the top of my smoke list due to condition. I vaguely remember a repair thread on the other forum about repairing some issues.

Thanks in advance.

[Drez]

There's a few things you could actually do, all are fairly easy..

The easiest solutions are chapstick - unflavored and unmentholated - just apply a little over the wrapper as you would your lips..wipe away any excess and it should stay down rather easily.

Honey can be used, but takes a little bit to dry and needs to be applied very thinly. It may also slightly affect the flavor if the problem is near the area where you'll be cutting - just because the taste will present itself on your lips/tongue for a short bit.

You can buy fruit/vegetable pectin in stores. Any grocery store should carry some form of it. Mix it with water until fully dissolved. You can make a small dropper bottle full and it should last a good while in case you need it more often. Can either use your finger, or a small flat watercolor type brush to apply it evenly under the wrapper, then press it back into place and give it some time to dry.

[Horseshoe]

Awesome. Thanks Drez!

[AlanS]

I've used a drip of milk in the past it worked for me.

[Momo439]

I do the pectin thing but I only mix a little bit at the time, keeping the rest of the powder well sealed. I use a Q-Tip to spread it on the damaged area

[Puff]

I do the pectin thing but I only mix a little bit at the time, keeping the rest of the powder well sealed. I use a Q-Tip to spread it on the damaged area

Yeah, I do as well. Always have some on hand but fortunately, rarely have a time when I need to use it.

[Billb1960]

http://kohnhed.com/tag/kingpin-cigar-glue/

[Cigars4Troops]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Credo-El-Lig...-/221378871260

[thechasm442]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Credo-El-Lig...-/221378871260

This is what I use and it's great.

[DWStogie]

Stop at a package store and buy a nip of "Fire Ball", usually for a dollar. Apply with small model paint brush. Dries quickly and goes good with the cigar after repairing !!!!