How to clean air pistol grips

[apron]

On the newly received Rink grip , used on the Steyr LP10e for 2 weeks already , I have come to this question : may be due to its lighter color , the sweat left on the grip is becoming rather noticeable , not to mention its affecting the firmness of the hold , I would appreciate your inputs on how to clean/remove these.

[slofyr]

Wood fiber is like a sponge. Once the oil and crud gets absorbed it's like a tattoo. Whatever you use to extract the dirt also removes the wood's natural oil and can result in a driftwood appearance.

An approach to extend the life of a grip's original appearance is to apply a coat of diluted satin or flat urethane varnish, or Tung Oil, when they are new. Every time you carve a little to adjust the grip, you will need to touch up the scar with these sealers. Still, over time the grip will show its use.

[shaky hands]

What's got inside the wood will not affect the functionality of the grip (it will just give it a more mature look), but the grease and dirt on the surface can be removed with alcohol.

[David M]

For oil finished grips a mixture of linseed oil and turps 50/50 wiped
on and let dry, polished off with a soft cloth.
May require a few coats.
Re coat yearly.

[m1963]

Greetings-

Rink uses Scherell's Schaftol on their grips. When my Rink grips look a little tired I rub the light version of the oil on them. It is quickly absorbed and returns the grips to a like new condition. The smell is pleasant, enough, that it does not upset my better half, when I use it in the house.

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Sche ... c-Oil.aspx

http://www.schaftol.de/English/english.html

Cheers!

[spektr]

I degrease wood with K2R spot remover. It wicks the oils back to the surface and blots them up in a powder that you brush off afterward.