Grip restoration, yes or no

raindog · 03-27-2011, 03:05 AM

I have a nice original condition 1915 DWM with all matching numbers. The grips are a little dark and dirty, but in great condition otherwise. Should I clean them up or just leave them as is? I don't want to compromise the value of the pistol.

Steve.

Edward Tinker · 03-27-2011, 04:03 AM

Cleaning them up is not restoration to me.

Use some gentle hand soap (I actually like murphy's wood soap) and clean them with a toothbrush.

Then let them dry for a day or so, they are likely turn gray, that is okay

Then add some light coat(s) of tung oil or boiled linseed oil (its called that, you don't boil it) and they'll look much better.

Ed

mikez · 03-27-2011, 08:19 AM

I agree. Murphys oil soap works great. They'll look great.
Mike Z.

03-27-2011, 03:05 AM	#1
raindog User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Coast Canada Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Grip restoration, yes or no I have a nice original condition 1915 DWM with all matching numbers. The grips are a little dark and dirty, but in great condition otherwise. Should I clean them up or just leave them as is? I don't want to compromise the value of the pistol. Steve.

03-27-2011, 04:03 AM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Cleaning them up is not restoration to me. Use some gentle hand soap (I actually like murphy's wood soap) and clean them with a toothbrush. Then let them dry for a day or so, they are likely turn gray, that is okay Then add some light coat(s) of tung oil or boiled linseed oil (its called that, you don't boil it) and they'll look much better. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

03-27-2011, 08:19 AM	#3
mikez New User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grips I agree. Murphys oil soap works great. They'll look great. Mike Z.

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