What Do You Do With An Old Silicon Carbide Grip

[Flea]

Mine is getting a bit worn down. Used 60/90 SC. How does one get the grip back up to snuff? Sand it all the way down to the plastic? If yes, what are you using to sand it back down? Any other tricks or hacks?

 

Thx

 

[jwhittin]

Maybe file it to knock off the loose SC and reshape if needed. Then apply thin coat of JB weld and reapply SC.   
 

I use JB weld and SC on my grips and it’s a great combination.    

[shred]

Superglue actually works pretty well to spackle in areas too.

 

[Rich406]

I soak the grip in acetone overnight. Scrape off the worn out silicon carbide and reapply. 

[Flea]

8 hours ago, Rich406 said:

I soak the grip in acetone overnight. Scrape off the worn out silicon carbide and reapply. 

Interesting. Doesn't muck up the plastic? What do you use to scrape off?

[Rich406]

34 minutes ago, Flea said:

Interesting. Doesn't muck up the plastic? What do you use to scrape off?

A plastic scraper

[Twilk73]

You just put the polymer grip of a gun in acetone? And that’s ok? I’m asking seriously because I have one I need to fix. I used epoxy not jb weld. 

Edited July 14, 2022 by Twilk73

[rowdyb]

On 7/13/2022 at 8:14 PM, Twilk73 said:

You just put the polymer grip of a gun in acetone? And that’s ok? I’m asking seriously because I have one I need to fix. I used epoxy not jb weld. 

I have used 5 min epoxy in the past on polymer grips. I was able to just chip large chunks off with chisel and hammer. Finished job with upright sander.

[Twilk73]

5 hours ago, rowdyb said:

I have used 5 min epoxy in the past on polymer grips. I was able to just chip large chunks off with chisel and hammer. Finished job with upright sander.

This worked perfectly, Thanks. 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Twilk73