Super User FryDog62 Posted September 6, 2015 Super User Posted September 6, 2015 What is the best way to make a cork handle grip look new again? Cleaner, solvent, sandpaper, etc? Quote
tonesfoyobones Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 What is the best way to make a cork handle grip look new again? Cleaner, solvent, sandpaper, etc? Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works best for me. 7 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 6, 2015 Super User Posted September 6, 2015 Simple green and magic eraser, followed by a coat of u40 cork seal. 1 Quote
PitchinJigz Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Rubbing alcohol or magic eraser to clean it up. Then use U40 Cork Seal on it. Quote
Super User Scott F Posted September 6, 2015 Super User Posted September 6, 2015 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works best for me. This works great! Quote
Super User kickerfish1 Posted September 7, 2015 Super User Posted September 7, 2015 I will echo what has been said. Get yourself a box of Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and a bottle of U-40 cork sealant. Clean the cork with Eraser and let it dry. After drying you can seal it with a light coat of U-40. One bottle will do close to 100 rods. I have already done about 30 and have 2/3 or so left even after spilled a bit. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted September 7, 2015 Super User Posted September 7, 2015 Watch using the alcohol. A lot of the cork fillers are alcohol soluble. It will do a good job of removing if not careful. 1 Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 7, 2015 Just used the Magic Eraser, worked great! Anyone in the Minneapolis area have UB-40 cork sealer. Can order it online but shipping will be as much as the product. I'm getting cheap in my middle-age Quote
PitchinJigz Posted September 7, 2015 Posted September 7, 2015 Just used the Magic Eraser, worked great! Anyone in the Minneapolis area have UB-40 cork sealer. Can order it online but shipping will be as much as the product. I'm getting cheap in my middle-age They have it at Tackle Warehouse. Just put it in your cart the next time you order some tackle. Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted September 7, 2015 Super User Posted September 7, 2015 Just used the Magic Eraser, worked great! Anyone in the Minneapolis area have UB-40 cork sealer. Can order it online but shipping will be as much as the product. I'm getting cheap in my middle-age I used the 40 cork sealer but ran out. Like you, I didn't want to pay shipping, or wait a week. I did a little research and found something called tru-oil. It's commonly used on gun stocks, but works as well on cork.I tried it. It's great and I am unable to tell any difference. By the way, it's sold at gun shops. If you have a Dicks Sporting Goods near you, they also have it. Google it and see for yourself. Hope this helps. Hootie 1 Quote
WPCfishing Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works best for me. Just cleaned a few of mine last night with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Brand new again! Thx for the tip.... Quote
WPCfishing Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 I used the 40 cork sealer but ran out. Like you, I didn't want to pay shipping, or wait a week. I did a little research and found something called tru-oil. It's commonly used on gun stocks, but works as well on cork.I tried it. It's great and I am unable to tell any difference. By the way, it's sold at gun shops. If you have a Dicks Sporting Goods near you, they also have it. Google it and see for yourself. Hope this helps. Hootie Hootie, Does the Tru Oil change the feel of the cork? Make it sticky? 1 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted September 9, 2015 Super User Posted September 9, 2015 Hootie, Does the Tru Oil change the feel of the cork? Make it sticky? If you are familiar with the U40, it has the same feel. Grippy, not sticky. I was really pleased with it, and will use it from here on. Much easier to find. Hootie Quote
WPCfishing Posted September 9, 2015 Posted September 9, 2015 If you are familiar with the U40, it has the same feel. Grippy, not sticky. I was really pleased with it, and will use it from here on. Much easier to find. Hootie I'll give it a try... 1 Quote
MasonV Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Why would you wanna do that?? A little dirt gives it character haha. 2 Quote
Drew03cmc Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Why would you wanna do that?? A little dirt gives it character haha. I was thinking the same thing. Dirt on a cork grip is a sign of love. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Dawn or Joy soap and warm water works, just clean and dry with a towel. Tom Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Why would you wanna do that?? A little dirt gives it character haha. Okay, here goes. It keeps the cork from drying out, and crumbling. The cork stays smooth and non pitted. Also, it doesn't keep it from getting dirty. It just takes longer for it to get dirty. When it does, it is much easier to clean. Therefore, your nice cork grips will have a much longer life. My opinion, it's well worth it. Hootie 2 Quote
jbw252 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Blood and fish slime seem to keep it good for decades. 2 Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Blood and fish slime seem to keep it good for decades. Works for me. You use the blood and slime, and I'll use the Tru-oil. Hootie Quote
FSUMF333 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Baby wipes work really well. It sounds weird but they actually work really well not just cork grips but guitars too. Quote
Super User FryDog62 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Super User Posted September 10, 2015 I don't mind dirty grips on my poles so much, yeah it shows it gets used and you catch a few.... However, I was looking at selling the pole and getting it back to/near its original condition. The Magic Eraser worked well. Within 30 minutes of posting the rod for sale it was gone. I'd like to think the clean handle had something to do with it Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted September 10, 2015 Super User Posted September 10, 2015 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser works best for me. Me, too! Quote
WPCfishing Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Okay, here goes. It keeps the cork from drying out, and crumbling. The cork stays smooth and non pitted. Also, it doesn't keep it from getting dirty. It just takes longer for it to get dirty. When it does, it is much easier to clean. Therefore, your nice cork grips will have a much longer life. My opinion, it's well worth it. Hootie Well said Hootie.. Quote
travis23 Posted September 10, 2015 Posted September 10, 2015 Magic Eraser for me as well. U40 is in my package from TW, and on its way. For whatever reason I have never bought it, so this is a first for me. Quote
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