Fitting Silicon Grips
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Fitting Silicon Grips
I have a new pair of grips to try, some SQlab 711R. They're a solid silicon rubber compound, i.e. non lock on. The fitting guide recommends spraying disc brake cleaner onto the bars and into the grips. I don't have any disc brake cleaner, and am wonder what I could use instead...? Water an fairy liquid seems like the wrong choice, as it would appear that I need something that'll evaporate relatively quickly. I do have a sub standard ton of isopropyl alcohol, but I'm not sure if that'll last long enough. Does anyone have any suggestions, tips or tricks...?
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Re: Fitting Silicon Grips
IPA works fine. Window cleaner spray is good too.
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Tiny bit of WF40 works well too. Don't overdo it.
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Meths works well.
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alcohol gel wipe stuff
basically anything wet that will evaporate, we are all just listing this anyway.
basically anything wet that will evaporate, we are all just listing this anyway.
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Given my isopropyl is for the vinyl cleaner, I decided to break out the meths... Thanks all.
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I usually use hairspray for grips. It seems to work well enough but make sure you return it to where you found it, it'll prevent all kinds of trouble
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I'm still using the can bought for our wedding (2010!). Pleased to say that it's accepted that it lives in the garage.
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Last time I tried this, Mrs-Voodoo had bought some expensive stuff with extra shine, also made the grips extra slippery too
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