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Old 03-01-2018, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by crutchtip View Post
The bolts are stainless steel, they should not require lubrication.

Yes, lubricants can stain the micarta, particularly if allowed to "sit" without being wiped off.

When the handle is prepared for the bolts, it exposes the linen or canvas making "lighter" in appearance. Not unlike the counter sink for an unlined thong hole.

The handles are buffed only at the shop. No "treatment" is used.

Joe, just as drilling bolt holes expose the "bare" Micarta, doesn't the "bare" Micarta get exposed when the scales are cut to size? Requiring the edges to be restained? I thought the Micarta was impregnated with the stain when manufactured, the color being part of the batch, through out.
I guess what I am getting at is that if the color is surface, and if enough cleaner/ pressure is used, it could lighten/remove color?

I have read that Dawn detergent and a toothbrush can clean whatever surface stain or grime that is on the scales.

Thanks, Sam
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