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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Brandy Truffle on February 20, 2008, 02:18 PM

Title: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: Brandy Truffle on February 20, 2008, 02:18 PM: Got a couple pairs of A'me grips,Some Oakleys as well left over from my race days that were just in a box and have collected dust and grime over the years.Theyve never been fitted,but i assumed they'd had it as the rubber was so old and grubby.

Is there any set way to clean these without destroying them,ie any spay on or soak product on the market which miraculously lifts the grime without wrecking the grips,or is it a simple case of gentle soap and water job?
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: AxlFoley on February 20, 2008, 02:59 PM: i do a lot of work on old cars, an i have heard that to clean up car rubber parts, such as window rubber, that the washing machine works well, so that may be an idea, wortha try with an old grip first.
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: Swivel on February 20, 2008, 03:07 PM: I always use a combination of hot water, soapy water and cif cream. They come up like new :4_17_5:
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: Longun on February 20, 2008, 04:31 PM: I tried sticking a set of Ame Tris in the wash with me T-Shirts and they cleaned up fine.
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: Brandy Truffle on February 20, 2008, 04:40 PM: ^^ @ 40 degrees? ;D

Cheers Guys.Will have a crack at 'em later.
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: AxlFoley on February 20, 2008, 04:49 PM: @ 30 degrees, think of the environment ;)
Title: Re: Grips Cleaning?
Post by: steve Beech TA on February 20, 2008, 08:36 PM: i used a nail brush on mine with fairy, 5 min and the job was done, as good as new and they were white :daumenhoch: