I think some people have been huffing solvent for too many years 😉

letthebigdogshunt probably the main thing that convinced me to switch is that taking them off and trying to save for reuse with a needle and solvent is so messy. It's not the install that's overly messy, it's that removal process.

    ZWExton Regular masking tape. Never tried painters tape but the rougher surface makes sense. I've never had a problem with twisting either.

      I've been using air for several years, Masking tape base and water as a lubricant. Works great.

        Bankshot

        Sorry for the typo.... LOL

        Sink in the laundry room. I've never used a vice. Not saying I wouldn't use one if I had one available, mind you... but I live in a townhouse and it's a one-car garage, which has never housed a car for more than a 2-week period during the winter months. Most of the time it's just a 10x20 storage room for junk, with no room for a work bench, etc. 🙁

            Air with regular masking tape. I will give the blue painters tape a try sometime, but for the present I have a good supply of 2" masking tape.

            Btw, I have used air for more than 20 years. The only grips I have every had some issues removing (that are worth while) have been the early model Winn grips. Air is great when you want to remove grips and save them or fine tune your grips with tape..

              Air... learned about it on the old FGI... and haven't used anything but air ever since... so quick and easy... still use double sided tape...
              only prob I had was blowing off a brand new Scotty grip... found out it was very thin on the underside... ... instant kaboom...

              LBlack14
              I did indeed have 2 layers of tape. Also, grips were .580 core and shafts had over .60 butt diameter.

                I have been using air for years. I have often switched a set of grips from one set of irons to another just before leaving for a round. It takes about 2 minutes to do a set.

                If you have issues with grips twisting you need to add more tape. And regarding tape, not all tapes are created equal. There are good quality tapes and bad. Just because it is blue does not mean it is a good quality tape. I just bought a roll of a cheap blue tape and it sucks. Spend a little more and get a good quality tape.

                Generally 591 Intertape with other masking tape .006 thickness for sizing if needed (depending on butt diameter and grip core diameter and Brampton Hf-100 activator (HF-100 is nonflammable, non-toxic, non-ozone depleting, low VOC blend of surfactants, emollients, isoparaffins, and water. It is completely ODC free and proper use can reduce VOC emission by up to 70% and has a slower evaporation rate that minimizes ventilation requirements.)

                puttnfool I put water on the masking tape and in the grip before installing the grip. It goes on much easier and the water drys quickly.

                    Texican I've honestly never heard of doing that. Never had an issue with the grip going on quickly anyway with air.

                      Used making tape and air today, no water or lubricant. It was a revelation. I'm never using solvent again. Went immediately to the range and enjoyed my new grips!