my grips were black. next step?

MFC · 10-11-2009, 09:02 PM

When I use boiled linseed oil on grips, I only put one coat and remove any excess with a cotton cloth. I never saw the need to apply more coats.

Hugh · 10-17-2009, 07:20 PM

I used to use Boiled Linseed Oil, but now prefer Tung Oil. The Watco is very good, but will give a slightly more glossy finish than pure Tung Oil.

starshippe · 10-22-2009, 04:13 PM

. . i waited a week or so, and one grip was still tight, and the other was very tight. i went to work with what i think was 280 grit emery cloth, but i'm not sure just what it was.

. . the early interference points were visible. after knocking down these, i could see the slight interference spots by repeatedly pushing the grips into position and noting the bright areas.

. . a few more minutes and they fit perfectly.

. . in eyeballing the grips under the magnifier, i did thankfully notice the start of a crack in each. the superglue is soaking in now. each crack appeared to start at the screw hole. i'm sure i dont have any interference there now. i went ahead and put a spot of glue behind "the chip."

. . i did also notice a bit of damage from the mag release spring. you might want to insure that your spring is pushed to the rear as much as practical.

. . now, about the watco polish (its already purchased), can i put it on with a fine hair brush? ive seen several applicators mentioned, but i'm not sure whats wrong with a brush. should i put a coat on the back side, or let it breathe? i doubt that it will absorb enough moisture to swell any.

. . thanks for all the info, i appreciate it.

bill

starshippe · 10-25-2009, 05:06 PM

. . in reading the instructions on the watco can, they didn't seem concerned about brush marks, so i went ahead and used a fine tipped brush. sure enuf, it soaked in quickly.

. . my grips now appear to be walnut, instead of some black plastic. i can even see the grain in it.

thanks, all.

bill

10-11-2009, 09:02 PM	#1
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	When I use boiled linseed oil on grips, I only put one coat and remove any excess with a cotton cloth. I never saw the need to apply more coats. __________________ Mike C.

10-17-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	I used to use Boiled Linseed Oil, but now prefer Tung Oil. The Watco is very good, but will give a slightly more glossy finish than pure Tung Oil. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

10-22-2009, 04:13 PM	#3
starshippe User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: brunswick, ga. Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the next step... . . i waited a week or so, and one grip was still tight, and the other was very tight. i went to work with what i think was 280 grit emery cloth, but i'm not sure just what it was. . . the early interference points were visible. after knocking down these, i could see the slight interference spots by repeatedly pushing the grips into position and noting the bright areas. . . a few more minutes and they fit perfectly. . . in eyeballing the grips under the magnifier, i did thankfully notice the start of a crack in each. the superglue is soaking in now. each crack appeared to start at the screw hole. i'm sure i dont have any interference there now. i went ahead and put a spot of glue behind "the chip." . . i did also notice a bit of damage from the mag release spring. you might want to insure that your spring is pushed to the rear as much as practical. . . now, about the watco polish (its already purchased), can i put it on with a fine hair brush? ive seen several applicators mentioned, but i'm not sure whats wrong with a brush. should i put a coat on the back side, or let it breathe? i doubt that it will absorb enough moisture to swell any. . . thanks for all the info, i appreciate it. bill Last edited by starshippe; 10-22-2009 at 09:24 PM.