How to restore sticky Uncle Mike's

[Jcon72]

I have a couple pair of the renowned Uncle Mike's grips that are going sticky on me. I know this topic has been brought up on occasion, but does anyone know of a known cure (or at least treatment) to de-sticky them and hopefully prolong their life a few more years?

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I have a pr that has done that too.....I know of no cure......Seems rubber is deteriating........Round file probably the best option.

 

[jimmyj]

I would contact the Factory for a solution

 

[1sailor]

It sounds like you have the later style knock offs. I know they had issues. The originals that I have on all my round butt revolvers (including my edc) are years old with zero issues. They can still be found on ebay used.

 

[SafeTFirst]

I’ve replaced two sets over the years that have become sticky. I bought Hogues.

 

[Jcon72]

I would contact the Factory for a solution

They've been discontinued by Uncle Mike's for years.

It sounds like you have the later style knock offs. I know they had issues. The originals that I have on all my round butt revolvers (including my edc) are years old with zero issues. They can still be found on ebay used.

These are original Uncle Mike's Craig Spegels. A J-frame and a K-frame.

 

[otis24]

A guy in our church purchased a gallon of stuff a while back that you soak wiper blades in to restore the rubber. Wonder if that would work on tibber grips?

 

[Hawg Rider]

The stickiness results from the plastic/rubber degrading due to temperature, UV exposure, or even some oils and greases. There are some home remedies that seem to work pretty well:

1.) Use some alcohol-based hand sanitizer or sanitizing wipes; gently test on the rubber surface to remove the stickiness
2.) Use some baking soda mixed in water (make a paste) on a cloth; gently test on the rubber
3.) Use WD-40 on a cloth; gently test on the rubber

Some of these work, some don't...depending upon the plastic/rubber. Make sure to air dry any of these applications before using.

 

[AveragEd]

I bought a new Hogue Overmolded stock for a rifle many years ago. For those not familiar with them, they are a fiberglass shell overmolded with rubber; some have an aluminum bedding block running from the rear action screw hole to just shy of the forend tip. It was sticky to the touch so I contacted Hogue where I was told to rub it with WD40. I didn't hold much faith in an oily substance doing much good but one treatment and 20-odd years later, it is still sticky-free.

The photo is of my three Ackley Improved rifles; obviously, the one on the bottom has the Overmolded stock.

Ed

 

[max503]

I have a range finder that went all sticky on me. An alcohol wipe-down fixed it.

 

[Rubone]

Most rubber products hate things such as hand lotion, sun screen, insect repellent, etc. Anything with a petroleum/oil base can cause breakdown of the surface. Good dish soap and water take care of most issues.

 

[CH4]

FWIW - I have several pair of UM grips and never experienced that, nor have I heard of it happening to anyone else.

 

[otis24]

Just scored a set of Uncle Mike’s Ruger Security Six grips online. I’m hoping they don’t have that problem!

 

[CH4]

Just scored a set of Uncle Mike’s Ruger Security Six grips online. I’m hoping they don’t have that problem!

If they do, I’ll buy you a beer.