A rather disgusting Microtech question

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Planterz

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I just got my Microtech Scarab back from repair and noticed that I'd forgotten about something I needed cleaned up.

My Scarab is the normal model (not Executive) with the griptape inserts. A couple of the inserts are clogged with *ahem* dried dead skin particles. The griptape is very abbrasive and coarse, and it'll sand away skin with a lot of use. So now I've got several-month-old skin stuck in the grit of the tape. And I can't seem to clean it up.

A toothbrush doesn't seem to be stuff-bristled enough, but I don't want to use a wire brush for obvious reasons. Is there some sort of household solvent that I could use (that wouldn't damage the tape or the anodized aluminum)? Vinegar? Coca-Cola? I tried emailing Martha Stewart, but she hasn't replied. Guess she's got a lot on her mind right now.

Also, does anyone know how deep the recesses are? It'd be pretty cool if I could make (or have someone else make) carbon fiber or rayskin inserts.
 
I don't think chemicals strong enough to dissolve dead skin yet gentle enough to not affect the inserts / frame are available.

How about using a needle (blunt the tip a little first) to slowly clean / clear out the dead skin. There after some hot water and toothbrush should be able to brush out everything else.
 
My friend, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is there's nothing that can be done. Those dead skin patches will stay there forever :( The good news is that you can send the knife to me and I'll dispose it in a safe place, so you'll forget for good about this nuisance ;)
 
ENZYMES!!! I used to work in a hospital and we cleaned the chirurgical tools with Enzymes. U can find cleaning liquids with enzymes in the hardware store, because enzymes only liquify biomaterials , but don't touch coatings, plastic or metals etc. Enzymes work like spydervenom, they break the bond between the foodparticles turning it into a liquid. Some cleaners even contain harmless bacteria that feast on the residue cleaning out every tiny spot. Just drop it in and let the enzymes do their work, and clean it afterwards under a running hose.

Works great

I use it to clean out my garbage can, removes every biostain and smell too! :)
 
Try a stiff bristled spinning toothbrush or a SoniCare toothbrush. I used my old, never used SoniCare to clean the gunk out of my watchbands. It worked great on my watchbands but my teeth needs some help. :D ;)
 
Just call it "character" and forget about it. :D Also, dont leave it behind if you decide to do something bad (DNA) :eek:

Seriously, try putting a few drops of ammonia just on the tape where the skin is. Let it sit for a few minutes and then rinse. They should just rinse away. Ammonia over hydrates skin tissue and this causes it to become very soft and slippery. Ammonia should not damage the grip tape, just make sure you dont put get it under the tape as it may damage the adhesive.
 
Try a denture brush. You can find them at the toothbrush isle with regular tooth brushes. They are really stiff. I use them for all kinds of jobs. Great for the kitchen too.
 
The mil-spec nylon toothbrushes made to clean the M16 have very stiff bristles, i cant imagine it not being able to get the dead skin out, IF that's really what it is... :)
 
T. Erdelyi said:
Try an ultrasonic jewelry cleaner.
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That would likely remove the inserts adhesive.Ultrasonics are very powerful,well at least the good ones.Have to be careful even around synthetics etc.I have a Crest Ultrasonic,it kicks butt.If ya got an all metal folder,it makes for some nice cleaning sessions :)
I like to use it for handgun barrels also after a shooting session
 
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