Cleaning Luger Grips

Imperial Arms · 11-19-2002, 10:41 PM

Members,

Has anybody discovered a safe way to clean Luger grips to safely remove dirt, oil or grease without damaging the color or finish of the grips? Can a collector use mild soapy water with an old toothbrush to remove dirt and afterwards let the grips dry at room temperature? Any other suggestions?

Probably some collectors will say leave the grips alone because these elements show authenticity, however, I have observed that some dealers carelessly wipe down fine Lugers with dirty and oily cloths staining or discoloring the natural color of the grips.

Albert

Roadkill · 11-19-2002, 10:51 PM

Sir, don't remember if this was on the old forum or this one, but Hugh Clark did an excellent write up on this subject. I'll try to find it for you.

Found them, if you will do a search on "grip cleaning" there are several posts regarding this.

rk

11-19-2002, 10:41 PM	#1
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Cleaning Luger Grips Members, Has anybody discovered a safe way to clean Luger grips to safely remove dirt, oil or grease without damaging the color or finish of the grips? Can a collector use mild soapy water with an old toothbrush to remove dirt and afterwards let the grips dry at room temperature? Any other suggestions? Probably some collectors will say leave the grips alone because these elements show authenticity, however, I have observed that some dealers carelessly wipe down fine Lugers with dirty and oily cloths staining or discoloring the natural color of the grips. Albert

11-19-2002, 10:51 PM	#2
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Sir, don't remember if this was on the old forum or this one, but Hugh Clark did an excellent write up on this subject. I'll try to find it for you. Found them, if you will do a search on "grip cleaning" there are several posts regarding this. rk