I'm not a big fan of black clips, particularly on black handles. I know why some people like them (because they're covert) but for me I really like the contrast of the silver clip on the black handle. Anywho I remove the black coating on most of my Spyderco clips.
I soak them a bit in acetone and then scub them with 0000 steel whool dipped in the acetone. I then buff them to a satin finish with a dremel. I tried this on the clip for my G-10 Leek and the acetone had zero effect on the coating. I also noticed that while the Spyder clips are black and a tad glossy the Kershaw clip is more of a gun-metal dark dark grey and very matte.
So what in hell are these things coated with and how do you get it off? I'm going to try and order a naked cllp and screws from Kershaw but I'd still like to know for the future. It's easier to just remove the coating than to order a new clip.
I soak them a bit in acetone and then scub them with 0000 steel whool dipped in the acetone. I then buff them to a satin finish with a dremel. I tried this on the clip for my G-10 Leek and the acetone had zero effect on the coating. I also noticed that while the Spyder clips are black and a tad glossy the Kershaw clip is more of a gun-metal dark dark grey and very matte.
So what in hell are these things coated with and how do you get it off? I'm going to try and order a naked cllp and screws from Kershaw but I'd still like to know for the future. It's easier to just remove the coating than to order a new clip.
