Do you need to reapply u40 after cleaning it with a magic eraser day after a season? I wonder if it takes the U40 off. Does anyone reapply every season or after a cleaning Or is it just one and done. 

I clean at the end of the season then reapply.

9 hours ago, ike8120 said:

I clean at the end of the season then reapply.

How do you clean you grips? Why do you think you need to reapply U40? Ever have any issues with it flaking off?

thx

I usually just wipe them down with a little Windex. Seems to work well enough. I've not had to reapply yet.

6 hours ago, waymont said:

How do you clean you grips? Why do you think you need to reapply U40? Ever have any issues with it flaking off?

thx

I use the magic eraser, because I only put on a very very light coat. No issues with peeling.

On 8/13/2020 at 4:45 PM, ike8120 said:

I use the magic eraser, because I only put on a very very light coat. No issues with peeling.

I could see where you would want to reapply if you are using the Magic Eraser to clean the handle because it is an abrasive and it probably sanding off the light coat. I started using Windex to clean cork 40 years ago when I used to ride a lot of bicycle events. No fishing rod handle gets dirtier than cork handle bar tape after sweating on and grinding the dirt into them with leather gloves for 100 miles or more.

 

It cleans cork to brand new looking without sanding off the surface..Right now my oldest current handle bar tape was installed in 1987 and it is now just as bright and clean as it was 23 years ago.

 

Just make sure you get the Windex with Ammonia (or just use plain Ammonia) as Ammonia is not damaging to wood. It's the go to for removing old wax from fine furnishings...I'm not sure about the newer "greener" formulations.

4 hours ago, NOC 1 said:

I could see where you would want to reapply if you are using the Magic Eraser to clean the handle because it is an abrasive and it probably sanding off the light coat. I started using Windex to clean cork 40 years ago when I used to ride a lot of bicycle events. No fishing rod handle gets dirtier than cork handle bar tape after sweating on and grinding the dirt into them with leather gloves for 100 miles or more.

 

It cleans cork to brand new looking without sanding off the surface..Right now my oldest current handle bar tape was installed in 1987 and it is now just as bright and clean as it was 23 years ago.

 

Just make sure you get the Windex with Ammonia (or just use plain Ammonia) as Ammonia is not damaging to wood. It's the go to for removing old wax from fine furnishings...I'm not sure about the newer "greener" formulations.

Got two new exprides. I soaked the cork!!! Lol

12 hours ago, MUSLENUTZ said:

Got two new exprides. I soaked the cork!!! Lol

I am missing your meaning here. Soaked the cork?

Google it. Snl