Aftercare

G-10 Grip Aftercare: Keep Your VZ Grips Looking & Performing Their Best

Your VZ G-10 grips are built for real use—EDC, duty, range days, and everything in between. A little maintenance goes a long way. Below is the quick, no-drama guide to cleaning, care, and common questions—so your texture stays crisp and your color stays sharp.

Watch: Cleaning & Care (2 minutes)

Quick Refresh Guide

  • Supplies: Lint Free Cloth, WD-40 or Gun Oil
  • Step 1: Make sure your firearm is unloaded and safe.
  • Step 2: Remove grips from firearm.
  • Step 3: Spray WD-40 or Gun Oil onto a a lint free cloth.
  • Step 4: Apply oil to grips with cloth liberally.
  • Step 5: Wipe off any excess oil.
  • Step 6: Reinstall grips on firearm.

Why G-10 Looks Dirty (And Why That’s a Good Sign)

G-10 is a tough, layered laminate. Your grip texture is precision-machined to provide traction—so it naturally grabs skin oils, dust, lint, carbon, and whatever the range floor is made of this week.

Translation: If your grips look used… they’re doing their job.

What Not To Do

  • Don’t soak in harsh chemicals. Mild soap + toothbrush + water is the move.
  • Don’t sand the surface unless you want to permanently alter the texture.
  • Don’t overtighten screws. Snug is good. Gorilla is bad.

Re-Install Checklist (So Everything Stays Tight)

  • Clean and dry first: Make sure grips and hardware are dry before mounting.
  • Snug, not savage: Tighten evenly until seated. Avoid over-torquing.
  • Optional but recommended: Use o-rigs under the screw heads (purchase here)
  • Double-check: After your next range trip, verify screws are still snug.

Normal Wear vs. Problems

Normal (Totally Fine)
  • Slight smoothing on high-contact points over time
  • Grips looking “chalky” or dusty after heavy use (cleaning fixes it)
  • exture feeling aggressive at first (your hands will get used to it) but a light sanding with a 320 grit sanding sponge will eliminate the use of Vagisil. Remember, sand lightly. You can take off, but can’t put back on.
Reach Out to Us If You See
  • Cracks or damage from impact (highly unlikely)
  • Hardware that won’t seat properly after installation
  • Anything that looks clearly “off” out of the box

FAQ

Can I use gun cleaner on my G-10 grips?

We recommend mild soap + toothbrush + water. If you’re unsure about a chemical, don’t use it on your grips.

Why do my grips look brighter after cleaning?

That’s normal—cleaning removes oils and embedded grime from the texture.

Can I “tone down” the texture?

Sanding G-10 grips is permanent and not recommended. If you choose to do it, use a mild (320) sanding sponge, wear a respirator -or- wet sand it (G-10 dust is hazardous), work slowly, and understand that any modification voids the warranty.

Next Steps: Complete the Setup

If you love the feel of your new grips, you can match the same color + texture across your setup—because details matter.

Need help with fitment, hardware, or anything else? Hit our support team and we’ll get you squared away.

Support

If you have questions about installation, cleaning, or selecting the right texture, we’re here to help.

Contact VZ Grips Support

Note: Always follow safe firearm handling practices and consult your firearm manufacturer’s guidance when removing/installing components.