Grip cleaning

CAP Black · 07-23-2014, 03:01 PM

I just cleaned up the grips on 1918 & G Date Lugers. I used Ballistol, and a well used, soft bristle, toothbrush. As I applied the Ballistol with the brush, I wiped the brush clean as it picked up dirt and grime. When I had gone over the entire grip, I next used old, soft cotton cloths to pat the solution from the grip. You will see the cloth pick up the dirt. At that point you will see how the surface looks. It will appear shiny, until it dries. In my case I liked the shade of walnut coloring and was pleased. On a couple I could see areas that I had neglected with the brush and Ballistol; so I touched up those areas. I didn't alter the surface except to get it clean. After air drying they aren't shiny but have good texture, appearance and are original.
Jack

Sergio Natali · 07-23-2014, 03:57 PM

Jack

I 've always used exactly the same things: Ballistol oil, a lot of brush cleaning and a ton of patience

Sergio

07-23-2014, 03:01 PM	#1
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 168 Times in 96 Posts	Grip cleaning I just cleaned up the grips on 1918 & G Date Lugers. I used Ballistol, and a well used, soft bristle, toothbrush. As I applied the Ballistol with the brush, I wiped the brush clean as it picked up dirt and grime. When I had gone over the entire grip, I next used old, soft cotton cloths to pat the solution from the grip. You will see the cloth pick up the dirt. At that point you will see how the surface looks. It will appear shiny, until it dries. In my case I liked the shade of walnut coloring and was pleased. On a couple I could see areas that I had neglected with the brush and Ballistol; so I touched up those areas. I didn't alter the surface except to get it clean. After air drying they aren't shiny but have good texture, appearance and are original. Jack

07-23-2014, 03:57 PM	#2
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Jack I 've always used exactly the same things: Ballistol oil, a lot of brush cleaning and a ton of patience Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.