Micarta Cleaning

rlacan71 · Jul 23, 2012

I noticed that my new Rat Daddys' origional handles were a bit dirty / stained and did a search online here for how to clean em up. I did a search and a bunch of threads on the subject popped up.
I opened the first one and theree was a post saying toothpaste and a toothbrush.

Nathan House said:
A Mr. Clean eraser will work,you can pick them up in the market,they work like a big eraser,they are used for cleaning up scuff marks on a kitchen floors.
works like a charm,

Also something else that will work,is toothpaste put it on the handle and take a tooth brush to it

So I did. Here are the scales before:

Here they are after. I used a liberal amount of Colgate Optic White. Now my scales smell nice too.

I can probably give em another cleaning for effect, maybe later.

Thx for looking.

Rob

c10darren · Jul 23, 2012

Nice. I'll use that later on my Becker Micarta.

Also, that works out for cleaning shoes. Scrub your midsoles and any leather with a toothbrush and toothpaste. I'm talking about sneakers here, not nice leather. Use saddle soap for the good stuff.

ron_m80 · Jul 23, 2012

I've always used those green scrub pads and water. Maybe a little soap if the dirt is heavy. Works every time.

high desert · Jul 23, 2012

That looks good. I am going to try that on my teeth.

rlacan71 · Jul 23, 2012

high desert said:
That looks good. I am going to try that on my teeth.

Ewww u r nasty.
No need for teeth to be brushed.
Just drink soda......let the bubbles work their magic

ChristoDart · Jul 23, 2012

Toothpaste works great! Ive been using to clean blades for years. I prefer more basic baking soda kinds for knives.

Jaxx · Jul 23, 2012

Toothpaste, eh? I'll have to give it a try.
I use a toothbrush with warm water and mild hand or dish soap and that works nicely too. I guess whatever lifts the oils out of the micarta would do the trick.

Gravelface · Jul 23, 2012

Warm / hot water. Soap hand or liquid dish variety. Scrub pad or plastic gun cleaning bruUsh .....results were always spectacular as much as spectacular slabs can be new. On blades I have sprayed oven cleaner to get deep down in the coating Probably be just as good on the handles

Rob.... You feeling okay? Only 4 photos!?

Lycosa · Jul 23, 2012

That worked!
I used Dawn, when WD40 did not do it.

rlacan71 · Jul 23, 2012

Gravelface said:
Warm / hot water. Soap hand or liquid dish variety. Scrub pad or plastic gun cleaning bruUsh .....results were always spectacular as much as spectacular slabs can be new. On blades I have sprayed oven cleaner to get deep down in the coating Probably be just as good on the handles

Rob.... You feeling okay? Only 4 photos!?

Hah, my bad I was posting pictures on Rat Chat and their max is 4.... I will remedy this by posting a whole bunch of pictures here later!!!

FTR-14c · Jul 23, 2012

I found toothpaste with a green scrubby pad works best for cleaning ceramic rods.

Gravelface · Jul 23, 2012

I always just sprayed my ceramic rods with aero kroil and wipe with paper towel. Good as new

Bowman1911 · Jul 23, 2012

rlacan71 said:
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Hah, my bad I was posting pictures on Rat Chat and their max is 4.... I will remedy this by posting a whole bunch of pictures here later!!!

It's later!

FTR-14c · Jul 23, 2012

Aero Kroil? Never heard of it.

Gravelface · Jul 23, 2012

http://www.kanolabs.com/

Industrial lubricant...I use it as a protective coating on rust prone knives, gun cleaning and lubing, everywhere wd40 and more......

high desert · Jul 23, 2012

This might be the best for my tooth.

FTR-14c said:
I found toothpaste with a green scrubby pad works best for cleaning ceramic rods.

retrocon · Jul 23, 2012

And it's the best stuff in the world where you need it to wick in and loosen rusty bolts and stuff, better than the "stuff" marketed for that, and it also works for copper and lead fouling in bores.

Gravelface said:
http://www.kanolabs.com/

Industrial lubricant...I use it as a protective coating on rust prone knives, gun cleaning and lubing, everywhere wd40 and more......

CR33 · Jul 23, 2012

Looks good. I usually use warm water and soap as well, but toothpaste is no joke. Brush really helps a lot. Should be in every BOB or any kind of hiking bag though. I like the small travel size. Great for insect bites, bad stings, defogger for any goggles-make your front headlights on your car/truck look new. Cleans and polishes anything from chrome to jewelry.

rlacan71 · Jul 23, 2012

Gravelface said:
Warm / hot water. Soap hand or liquid dish variety. Scrub pad or plastic gun cleaning bruUsh .....results were always spectacular as much as spectacular slabs can be new. On blades I have sprayed oven cleaner to get deep down in the coating Probably be just as good on the handles

Rob.... You feeling okay? Only 4 photos!?

Hah, my bad I was posting pictures on Rat Chat and their max is 4.... I will remedy this by posting a whole bunch of pictures here later!!!

Bowman1911 said:
It's later!

Oh lordy, when will they ever learn?????

Ok here we are after a second brushing. Still smelling minty fresh I might add. A nice bonus :

Some shots with Daddy :

Some shots making pretend they are attatched :

Some Artzy Sheit :

Some CREEPY SHEIT ~!!!

Need a shave...bad angles...gotta love it.

Flying Saucer Sheit :

2 Purrty ones for the road atop my Dads Humidor ( Now mine RIP Pops ) that I bought for him 10 years or so ago.

Bowman1911 · Jul 23, 2012

What is this toothpaste you speak of?!

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