Re-grippifying G10

[Shmackey]

Anyone have any advice on how to make G10 scales grippier? I have a 710 with scales that have been "pocket polished" enough that I'd like to do something to increase their grippiness.

It would be ideal to do something that won't change the factory grinds on the scales; I'm sure I could make them very grippy by attacking them with my RTX cutting wheel, but subtle is always good.

 

[JD Spydo]

Schmackey I bet you could probably solvent treat the G-10. I have used Acetone to etch surfaces with before and it worked all right. Either that or maybe there might be some kind of a laquer or other type coating that might give it a tacky grip again. I guess maybe I am throwing darts but I got a hunch that might work. I am anxious to see what others will say about this because I know exactly what you are talking about. The Micarta on my Big Dyad is getting just a bit slick also. Good Luck and let us know.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

A light sanding can add texture, most of the synthetics you don't want to breath so take precautions.

-Cliff

 

[Walking Man]

A light sanding can add texture, most of the synthetics you don't want to breath so take precautions.

Right, I'd recommend using a fairly rough sandpaper.
OR you can always slap on a little grip tape.

 

[Gryffin]

The original grippy finish was produced by bead-blasting the surface of the G-10, chipping away tiny bits of the phenolic matrix and leaving the tougher fiber raised.

I doubt you have the equipment to blast it again, but I wonder if rolling a stiff, steel Dremel-type brush over the surface might be able to remove a bit more phenolic?