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Unread 01-16-2016, 04:28 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by CAP Black View Post
I will add a comment about the cleaning of those old grips with toothbrushes, even soft ones. Be careful that getting them soaking wet will soften them and you could scrub off the diamonds. I use a soft one inch paint brush. and thus not as much scrubbing force occurs.
Jack
I also use a short, fine brush for the reasons you mention. Also in inspecting Luger grips and tooth brush bristles under a microscope, most of the grime in the grips is at the base of the checkering grooves; bristles on a toothbrush are too thick to reach the bottom of the grooves.
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