Forever Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Today after working a 9 hour shift I came home and my grippers were slipping in my hand. I always use chalk but never clean the handles. What do others use to get the chalk off and do they feel it makes a difference to them. I will try again in a few hours, normally I mash my #3 for singles but today Any advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legendofjd3 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I am a heavy chalk user. Must be from my powerlifting days. I use a very soft wire brush on the handles of my grippers every so often. Since most handles are Aluminum I would stay away from the really stiff wire brushes though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Old toothbrush works for me. Clean the handle and oil the spring, the gripper will be easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bencrush Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 I use soap and water and a washrag. Never had my grippers rust from this treatment either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handgripperman Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I use a stiff wire brush, hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malice Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I use a wire brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexR Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Wire brush its quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoggoth Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Old toothbrush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 Thank you all for all the tips. This is what makes this sport and board the best I will be training this week and taking 1 week or so off to clean and use WD-40 on my grippers. Getting them ready for when I'm ready to Crush again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted October 21, 2010 Share Posted October 21, 2010 Toothbrush and lukewarm water. Avoid getting water in the spring, them oil it with 3-in-1 afterwords. Works better than WD-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Used toothbrush and water...got those grippers clean Next time I do it, I will try wire brush to keep these grippers ready Thanks for all the tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Used toothbrush and water...got those grippers clean Next time I do it, I will try wire brush to keep these grippers ready Thanks for all the tips Careful with that. A chrome wire brush will eat the knurling off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autolupus Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 Toothbrush and lukewarm water. Avoid getting water in the spring, them oil it with 3-in-1 afterwords. Works better than WD-40. I've tried various lubricants and have found the one that works best is a silicone based lubricant like "Gun Oil". My brass RB260 was squeaky and creaky, WD40 actually made it worse, 3-in-1 worked ok but didn't stop the squeak completely, whereas a few spots of "Gun Oil" and now the squeak's nothing but a memory. ...and there's no need for anything harsher than an old toothbrush, also I don't bother about keeping the spring out of the water, wash it like you would knives and forks and if you're overly concerned about trapped water, like say for instance, in the handles of a BB gripper, then a few hours on a radiator or a bit of direct air and heat from a hair drier, prior to oiling, would be perfectly adequate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Posted November 4, 2010 Author Share Posted November 4, 2010 Used toothbrush and water...got those grippers clean Next time I do it, I will try wire brush to keep these grippers ready Thanks for all the tips Careful with that. A chrome wire brush will eat the knurling off. Thanks for bringing that too my attention. These tips are real helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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