Grip Smell?

[powwowell]

I have a set of Pachmayr Grippers on a J Frame. The grips have a strong rubber odor. Will the rubber smell ever go away?

 

[btg3]

Eventually yes. To speed up the process, remove the grips, grab and toothbrush and give 'em an all-over scrub with:
4 parts warm water
4 parts ammonia
2 parts white vinegar
1 part baking soda

Then completely rinse and let them sit in the sun on the dashboard of your vehicle to dry for several hours.

 

[btg3]

The Pachmyr grips with which I'm familiar are made stateside. But I do get over to Georgia every so often and believe I may have experienced what you're referring to -- in such cases, all that's needed is soap and water.

Just messin' with you. Georgia is the birthplace of my firstborn... and he lives in China now.

 

[Ala Dan]

"I love the smell of New Rubber in the morn'in"

But, actually I prefer wood grips~!