What coating is on Pietta grips?

John from MD · May 30, 2021

I have a Pietta Great Western II SAA revolver and the one piece grips are too shiny for me. It appears they may be sprayed polyurethane but I am not sure. If it is, 1, will soaking in acetone remove it and 2, will the acetone damage the glue holding the centerpiece to the grips?

I am not adverse to getting a two piece set for the gun but the people I used to buy from are either dead or out of business. :rolleyes:

Does anyone have any recommendations for walnut two piece grips? I can fit them and install the alignment pin.

pre64hunter · Jun 26, 2021

You might first try rubbing them down with pumice stone, available at old fashion hardware stores, use to fairly inexpensive. It'll give a nice even satin finish. If you go to guitar and musical instrument type forums you'll find more than you need to know about finishes. If the finish is lacquer then lacquer thinner will remove it. You'd be better off just using paint and varnish remover instead of acetone. Be careful not to sand the wood and to maintain the sharp corners.
I use tru-oil and have tried everything else. Tru-oil finish is tough, you can repair it, build it up then rub it with pumice stone for a beautiful satin finish or rotten stone is finer for a gloss finish. I found it to be compatible with most finishes. I do a lot of finish repairs and have a fair amount of experience with it.

John from MD · Jun 26, 2021

pre64hunter said:
You might first try rubbing them down with pumice stone, available at old fashion hardware stores, use to fairly inexpensive. It'll give a nice even satin finish. If you go to guitar and musical instrument type forums you'll find more than you need to know about finishes. If the finish is lacquer then lacquer thinner will remove it. You'd be better off just using paint and varnish remover instead of acetone. Be careful not to sand the wood and to maintain the sharp corners.
I use tru-oil and have tried everything else. Tru-oil finish is tough, you can repair it, build it up then rub it with pumice stone for a beautiful satin finish or rotten stone is finer for a gloss finish. I found it to be compatible with most finishes. I do a lot of finish repairs and have a fair amount of experience with it.

Thanks. I have used Tru Oil for years and I agree it is good stuff. I wasn't sure if paint and varnish remover would remove cured polyurethane. It can get pretty messy if it only melts it.

What coating is on Pietta grips?

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