you should try goose fat, works wonders:rofl:
WD40 for cleaning rubber grips
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you should try goose fat, works wonders:rofl:
WD40 contains fish oils, surely that detracts from grip? 
Soapy water and a nail brush does rightly.
Soapy water and a nail brush does rightly.
Three
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WD40 contains fish oils, surely that detracts from grip?
Soapy water and a nail brush does rightly.
No idea, but as I posted earlier, it works.
I sprayed the wd40 on the grip, giving it a wipe with the wd40 seemed to get a load of dirt out of the grip. Then I gave it a quick wash with warm water and soap, then rinsed it off and the grip came up really good.
I guess the key is to wash off the wd40 once it's done its cleaning job.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
As a cleaning agent, WD40 is pretty good. Trouble is it will speed up the deterioration of the rubber if done regularly...even if you wash it off
woody69
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People clean their grips? More than once a year?
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People clean their grips?
Crazyface
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You do what now???? 
Norrin Radd
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people?
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duncan mackie
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Done occasionally as you describe will certainly be beneficial. The WD40 will take many oils and greases into solution (that might resist mere soap and water) and then detergent will remove the WD40 complete with dissolved stuff.
Most degreasing agents would work in the same way, and might be kinder to the rubber ie gunk or equivalent.
Surprised we don't have a dedicated Cillit Bang Golf Club Grip Cleaner - unusual for them to miss a market!
Capella
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I'd be afraid the WD40 wears down the material. Many mineral oil products do, even suncreme and the like. They almost seem to melt the material over time.
Also, doesn't WD40 make the grip too slippery?
That said I have to admit that I never clean my grips at all, except maybe for wiping them dry in the rain.
Also, doesn't WD40 make the grip too slippery?
That said I have to admit that I never clean my grips at all, except maybe for wiping them dry in the rain.
Barry Scott will be along shortly:rofl:
MashieNiblick
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I checked out the website and it says it is safe to use on rubber.
http://wd40.com/faqs
Like Three I tried it an old grip and it does work really well but you do have to wash it off.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Yeah, shouting as usual....🔫🔫
Hickory_Hacker
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Have you cleaned my guitar or does it come with some fluff?
the fluff and dust comes...... completely free:thup:
palindromicbob
Tour Winner
I'd often use a little when cleaning the heads etc especially if there is a little surface rust but never thought of trying it on the grips. I've read about loads of people using WD-40 when re-griping. The fact that is is very good at lifting grime etc should mean this application isn't as crazy as it sounds at first.
3565
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Opened my garage side door and it squeaked like an old horror movie, WD40 sorted that problem out as it says on the can, but on grips? Well if you don't try you'll never know!
