Apaches recommendation for oiling Pharaoh's (1 Viewer)

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What do you guys think about how apachepokerchips.com recommends to oil your chips? They say to put 2 tablespoons of mineral oil in a pot of warm water and soak a bunch of them for 30 seconds then towel dry them.
 
Search oil and water trick. I do t think 30 seconds soak is necessary. But whatev
 
I have, the information I've gathered is that this recommendation is not good. I'm wondering why they recommend it if it's not a good suggestion
 
I have, the information I've gathered is that this recommendation is not good. I'm wondering why they recommend it if it's not a good suggestion
Quite a few people have used the oil and water trick to oil lots of chips quickly with success, so I'm not understanding why you think it's not good. Not my preferred method but it works as far as i know. If you don't want to use it then don't use it.

There's also differing opinions on whether or not to oil at all.
 
Quite a few people have used the oil and water trick to oil lots of chips quickly with success, so I'm not understanding why you think it's not good. Not my preferred method but it works as far as i know. If you don't want to use it then don't use it.

There's also differing opinions on whether or not to oil at all.
My biggest concern is that the water will destroy the inlays after submerging them
 
wouldn't oil, but definitely wouldn't soak them, I'd just drop them in , stir the pot, DONE
 
I recently used the oil water trick. Would not soak, just drop them in for a few seconds while stirring them around then take out.
 
My biggest concern is that the water will destroy the inlays after submerging them
Are these China Clay or Paulson.

Many of us clean chips by submerging them in water, whether it be hand cleaning or ultrasonic cleaning and most don't have a problem. But also as stated if water will hurt the inlay I'm pretty sure oil will too
 
Are these China Clay or Paulson.

Many of us clean chips by submerging them in water, whether it be hand cleaning or ultrasonic cleaning and most don't have a problem. But also as stated if water will hurt the inlay I'm pretty sure oil will too
These are China clay, but I think the inlays are more of a plastic material so perhaps warm water would be ok.
 
These are China clay, but I think the inlays are more of a plastic material so perhaps warm water would be ok.
I think for China Clays....IF........you want to oil them I would just put them in racks and very lightly oil the edges. AND make sure all of the labels are firmly attached BEFORE doing so. You very well may run into the problem of getting oil and/or water under the labels.....which are diffent than inlays, which are pressed into the chip
 
Awesome thanks! I think after reading the Entire compression oiling thread I fully understand what I am getting into. I'll post pics once my chips arrive and I've finished oiling them. I'll definitely check each label before oiling and I think I'll stay away from the water/oil technique.
 
My biggest concern is that the water will destroy the inlays after submerging them
These are China clay, but I think the inlays are more of a plastic material so perhaps warm water would be ok.
China clays don't have inlays. They are adhesive-backed vinyl printed labels with a protective plastic laminate covering.

You won't hurt the labels by submerging the chips in oil (or water), but the adhesive may get compromised, especially if any of the labels aren't already securely adhered to the chip.
 
I suggest wiping them down with a moist cloth to remove factory dust. After that you can oil them with a dry cloth.

If you are concerned about the integrity of the label then don't submerge them in oil or water.
 
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/oiling-chips-done-right.14343/

Used this method with my CCs. I'd say it makes some difference if you do a perfunctory job. If you really go hard with the elbow grease, it can make a lasting difference. It takes FOREVER. And oiling the racks, I do believe, have an effect. I tried, but YMMV. I find that just playing with CCs keeps them in bright condition. They tend to get back their factory "dullness" which can be relieved with a touch of moisture.
 

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