Wood grips from Russia

12-23-2003, 04:59 PM

Hello,
I just got some more grips from Russia and among them are a pair of Walther PP grips, they are made of wood with the Walther logo on the outside.
They were taken off a gun that was in cosmoline so they have become dark and not like the light color that were issued in.
My question is how does one safely restore them to their correct color and what product does anyone recommend.
Thank you much!
Der Hessian

Hugh · 12-24-2003, 02:32 PM

Hessian,

See the article by Art Buchanan on cleaning grips in the "General Information" section.

Lonnie Zimmerman · 12-24-2003, 05:31 PM

Hessian; I believe these late war grips are "pressed"and solvent of any kind could destroy them.
Lonnie

12-25-2003, 12:10 AM

Lonnie,
Pressed wood, I have never heard of that... could you tell me more about this please.
Hessian

Edward Tinker · 12-25-2003, 01:47 AM

I think <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> they would "probably" be safe if rubbed lightly with soap and water, not letting them soak Lonnie?

I have taken Simple Green and using hot/warm water and a toothbrush used it on assorted grips and it got them fairly oil free?

Although I haven't heard of the "pressed" grips either, although I have seen the pressed paper holsters and water would be tough on them if soaked <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />

Ed

Lugerdoc · 12-29-2003, 10:20 AM

Hessian, Only the checkering and Walther banner was "pressed" into these 1945 production PP grips. I've found that acetone is a good chemical to remove grease from grips, and since it evaporates quickly, it doesn't make the wood "fuzzy". TH

John Sabato · 12-30-2003, 10:44 AM

I have not used acetone on wooden grips, but NEVER use it on plastic or bakelite grips unless you want the grips to turn into a plastic puddle.

12-23-2003, 04:59 PM	#1
Hessian Guest Posts: n/a	Wood grips from Russia Hello, I just got some more grips from Russia and among them are a pair of Walther PP grips, they are made of wood with the Walther logo on the outside. They were taken off a gun that was in cosmoline so they have become dark and not like the light color that were issued in. My question is how does one safely restore them to their correct color and what product does anyone recommend. Thank you much! Der Hessian

12-24-2003, 02:32 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Hessian, See the article by Art Buchanan on cleaning grips in the "General Information" section. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

12-24-2003, 05:31 PM	#3
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hessian; I believe these late war grips are "pressed"and solvent of any kind could destroy them. Lonnie __________________ Lonnie Zimmerman

12-25-2003, 01:47 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,591 Times in 2,114 Posts	I think <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> they would "probably" be safe if rubbed lightly with soap and water, not letting them soak Lonnie? I have taken Simple Green and using hot/warm water and a toothbrush used it on assorted grips and it got them fairly oil free? Although I haven't heard of the "pressed" grips either, although I have seen the pressed paper holsters and water would be tough on them if soaked <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> 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

12-29-2003, 10:20 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Hessian, Only the checkering and Walther banner was "pressed" into these 1945 production PP grips. I've found that acetone is a good chemical to remove grease from grips, and since it evaporates quickly, it doesn't make the wood "fuzzy". TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-25-2003, 12:10 AM	#4
Hessian Guest Posts: n/a	Lonnie, Pressed wood, I have never heard of that... could you tell me more about this please. Hessian

12-30-2003, 10:44 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I have not used acetone on wooden grips, but NEVER use it on plastic or bakelite grips unless you want the grips to turn into a plastic puddle. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*