Pythagoras Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I've just picked up a used 5wt Sage and would like to sand the cork down to clean it up. I was going to use a light emmory cloth or 3M pad body work is done with. Anyone done this before? Advice? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 If you are not wanting to reduce the diameter of the handle, I would suggest Gojo hand cleaner with pumice. It removes all kinds of dirt without affecting the cork. Gojo can be bought at Rona or Can Tire. that orange stuff is awesome...removes some wicked oil stains off the hands after working under a vehicle...plus it comes with a nice little scrubby brush (bonus!)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 for those special areas..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 for those special areas..? lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 enough bleach and warm water to cover the handle...soak for a while then scrub with an old nail brush or tooth brush...works good ...those "special" areas you hafta figure out by yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 steel wool works fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishietales Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I reckon GOJO is similar to Decosyl, that we have over here, clear orange gel, cleans everything and anything, we have a one now has polymer particles in it that aid the cleaning, personally I use ordinary washing up liquid with a nylon scourer, works fine, just make sure you let it dry naturally, don't be tempted to put it over heat, it'll bugger the cork up, if you're in a hurry use the cool setting on a hair dryer, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pythagoras Posted January 23, 2008 Author Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks for the advice folks. I think I'll try the toothbrush and a little de-greaser first. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Pythagoras, If you are going to use toothpaste that the cream colored one rather than the gel. The cream colored one contains diatomaceous earth [essentially ground up sea shells] that work as an abrasive. The cream toothpaste works for all kinds of things. Polishing hard plastic parts, buffing windshields [i've heard] and shining cane rods. catch ya' Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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