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Old Dec 1, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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hit a sporting goods store and get some golf grip install tape. Wrap it on, lube it with H2O and slip the grip on.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
Hairspray works. Spray inside the grip, spray on bars, slide it on in a hurry.
If silicone is not working, this is what I was going to suggest.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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I'm thinking that no matter what method I try I need to get the old silicone out of the grip first. Sounds like a pita.
 
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Originally Posted by damquick1
hit a sporting goods store and get some golf grip install tape. Wrap it on, lube it with H2O and slip the grip on.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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I've used all of the methods listed above on stick-on grips. I have also used the black weather striping cement. It worked well. The key is to make sure everything is clean. You may want to scuff the bars and the inside of the grip with some sandpaper. I had the best results with hairspray and it was the easiest to use for me.
 
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