jayjay1 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hello guys, did someone of you make some sand grips for the TS, with some epoxy or so? I had skate board tape on it, but that didn´t really hold very long. So I´m thinking about glueing some sand on it with epoxy or something. Has anyone been doing this? Some info would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I had skate board tape on it, but that didn´t really hold very long. ? Why not? On my tac sport, I did the same as my 1911's. Sanded the wood down smoot (actually on the TS I sanded it as flat as I could to narrow the grip), and put 3m deck/stair tape on it. That stuff lasts forever for me, but perhaps I grip like a pansy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRevolutionIX Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I tried it but did not like how they felt. I ended up using the CZ rubber grips on my TS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamge Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Grip tape sticks well to CZ aluminum grips. Not well to factory wood grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 @moto: Maybe I´ve used the wrong stuff? Have an original big skateboard - tape, will google yours. I was hoping that the epoxy, glued right on, would hold better. @MRrevolutionIX Had those on it, but they are pretty big on the TS, my hands are only mid size. @adamage Have tried the alu grips, w/wo tape, they are very flat and don´t fullfill my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I sanded down the wood grips, and applied 30 minute epoxy with a small brush (not 5 min it dries to fast!) and poured black sand or grit on them til they wouldn't accept anymore, and they "set". Your choice on grit, spark plug media blaster, or hobby sand... not hard at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 I sanded down the wood grips, and applied 30 minute epoxy with a small brush (not 5 min it dries to fast!) and poured black sand or grit on them til they wouldn't accept anymore, and they "set". Your choice on grit, spark plug media blaster, or hobby sand... not hard at all. How´s the preparation for this? Do you just clean with alcohol, or does the surface have to be rough (sanded)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I did not clean with alchohol as I sanded to give a rough texture fore the glue to adhere to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avedis Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Jessup Griptape on the frame and grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Ok, have ordered some "Jessup". Will sand the original wood grips down and give ´em a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfinney Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 The grip tape will stick "ok" to the wood, but will eventually peel off. Why I went with epoxy/grit. But one benefit is its replaceable if the grit wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) The grip tape will stick "ok" to the wood, but will eventually peel off. Why I went with epoxy/grit. But one benefit is its replaceable if the grit wears off. I have never had the 3m deck tape peel off anything. I have it stuck to metal (frame of my cz, bump on my 1911 grip safety), plastic (cz home-made grips), and wood (tac sport grips and 1911 grips. But if it does, one package is like a lifetime supply, so i'm set. Edited September 23, 2015 by motosapiens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZinZA Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Amazingly, I use skateboard tape and just apply it to the original wooden grips - no sanding or anything. I just clean the area with nail polish remover (essentially acetone) before applying. It sticks just fine for me and has never peeled off Sent by Jedi mind control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 @motosapiens: Unfortunately there are so many kinds of 3M deck and stair tape, that I´m begging you to post a link inhere from your stuff. That would help me a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Amazingly, I use skateboard tape and just apply it to the original wooden grips - no sanding or anything. I just clean the area with nail polish remover (essentially acetone) before applying. It sticks just fine for me and has never peeled off Sent by Jedi mind control Maybe I did something wrong, but I added some skateboard tape to different pistol grips and it went off from all of them after a while. I don´t know why, old tape, stupid operator (me), to much and agressive hand sweat, wrong pistols (Czech), but it didn´t work for me. Edited September 25, 2015 by jayjay1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerlrrp Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 JayJay1, I use the plastic grips that are not very sought after. I imagine you could use the wood grips as well. Anyway, I cleaned them with soap and water, rinsed them really well and let them dry. I then bought two part epoxy at the local home improvement supply store (like OBI) and then ordered silicon carbide in 80-120 grit off a store on the internet (used for blasting or polishing stones). I put the epoxy only on the surfaces that I want to grip (outside obviously) and avoid the screw holes. I also did not sand since there was enough epoxy to fill in the "diamonds" and I like larger grips. Then I sprinkled the silicon carbide over it very liberally (you can reuse the stuff that doesn't stick). It has been very durable and I like the contour of the plastic grips (ergonomics) and the texture/grip of the silicon carbide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake60 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 I've been using this same package for years now. http://m.lowes.com/pd/SKID-GUARD-Black-Mineral-Abrasive-Anti-Slip-Tape/3185623 Only replace when grit wears, never had it fall off. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) I've been using this same package for years now. http://m.lowes.com/pd/SKID-GUARD-Black-Mineral-Abrasive-Anti-Slip-Tape/3185623 Only replace when grit wears, never had it fall off. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk We put that on my back stair case because it gets slick when it rains. Damn near had to paint over the stuff the last time I painted. It was not happy about my attempts to remove it. So if you are putting it on a gun, do it right the first time! Edited September 25, 2015 by tha1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamge Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I followed a tip from a fellow shooter. Use a heat gun to heat up the grip and the grip tape when you are installing it. It makes the tape more flexible and might make the adhesion better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay1 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 Thanks to all of you guys, I will go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I cleaned my tonsils with alcohol and then the grips, I warmed all parts under a lightbulb and then I used vet wrap to hold it on for a day or two also. Jessup skateboard tape, 9x33 off ebay for $5. Lifetime supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygiant Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I did both the epoxy and grip tape. I have jb weld and SC 120 grit on the plastic grips and 3m deck tape on the front and back strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 The skateboard tape will stay on longer if you don't use aggressive cleaners, like brake cleaner, or remove grips while cleaning the pistol. Mine eventually start peeling off, but at about the same time the grip starts wearing off, so I need to replace the tape anyway. I clean my aluminium grips with alcohol and use a heat gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglou13 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 The grip tape will stick "ok" to the wood, but will eventually peel off. Why I went with epoxy/grit. But one benefit is its replaceable if the grit wears off. how is epoxy..... replaceable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The grip tape will stick "ok" to the wood, but will eventually peel off. Why I went with epoxy/grit. But one benefit is its replaceable if the grit wears off. how is epoxy..... replaceable? Interested in this as well as the sand grip on my SV could use a fresh coat. Have been avoiding the issue as it seems like a pain in the butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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