JJsCasino
High Hand
Didnt see any exact threads on this discussion, but im sure theres an easy answer or strong opinion on it. Whats the best oil to use for clay chips? Is it mineral spirits, olive oil, canola, vegetable oil? haha
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Nothing with any organic compounds as those can spoil (like olive oil). Plain, old, unscented mineral oil. No additives, no organic compounds. 1 $2 bottle from Walmart will last you a lifetime.
..it's in the laxative section.
Really.
Really.
Yeah, careful with skin absorption while oiling chips..it's in the laxative section.
Really.
Ben8257
Royal Flush
We are on our 5th bottle on Mineral Oil brother!
philhut
Flush
..it's in the laxative section.
Really.
True,
This is how you administer the laxative mineral oil....great for colic.
In Europe, of course, "mineral oil" will get you some obsolete engine lubricant, for ancient truck diesel engines.
For European members, it's called "paraffin oil", sold in Pharmacies and raising eyebrows when it comes to the quantity you 'll ask for (i.e. how constipated you are, and how much anal sex you have).
For European members, it's called "paraffin oil", sold in Pharmacies and raising eyebrows when it comes to the quantity you 'll ask for (i.e. how constipated you are, and how much anal sex you have).
In the U.S., paraffin oil is refined kerosene, or lamp oil.In Europe, of course, "mineral oil" will get you some obsolete engine lubricant, for ancient truck diesel engines.
For European members, it's called "paraffin oil", sold in Pharmacies and raising eyebrows when it comes to the quantity you 'll ask for (i.e. how constipated you are, and how much anal sex you have).
Definitely not the same thing as mineral oil.
How confusing.
I should clarify, Ben; when I said "lifetime", I meant the lifespan of us mere mortals. For the omni-chipping beings known as Ben and Brie, I would expect nothing less than 5 bottles of oil.
?? I gotta ask what terms were you searching for? I know of one thread where someone used olive oil and everyone yelled at him lol. It's the only result when you search titles for "olive oil" with quotes.
Yeah, it was this one:
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/olive-oil-on-new-china-clays.86124/post-1768218
https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/olive-oil-on-new-china-clays.86124/post-1768218
back to topic: def mineral oil !
if some chips go unused for a while it is just part of normal upkeep
enjoy and show them off !
I HIGHLY recommend using oil "gel". Just be sure to get unscented, unless you want your set to smell like suntan lotion/beach.
I think this one is probably unscented. Something like this. I 100% believe that this makes a difference in color of your chips, if you use this rather than just regular mineral oil. @JeepologyOffroad has tried this too, and might be willing to weigh in.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basic...F+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=oil+gel,aps,143&sr=8-1
I think this one is probably unscented. Something like this. I 100% believe that this makes a difference in color of your chips, if you use this rather than just regular mineral oil. @JeepologyOffroad has tried this too, and might be willing to weigh in.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Basic...F+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=oil+gel,aps,143&sr=8-1
Be careful if they have sensitive inlays. Although, even with those, I think the gel is a lot safer than mineral oil!
never had a TRK inlay soak up oil (like BCC), but will proceed with caution...
Edit: never soak a chip in oil. Rub in and wipe off ASAP. Done.
Seeking Alpha Social Club
4 of a Kind
+1 this. Just use mineral oil.
As Ben and Brie can attest to, it's good for jello wrestling too.
There's not a problem that I can't fix
'Cause I can do it in the mix
And if your man gives you trouble
Just you move out on the double
And you don't let it trouble your brain
'Cause away goes troubles
Down the drain
I said away goes troubles
Down the drain
Well, allright
blindman
High Hand
I bought a bunch of Jacks Cinci chips that had been cleaned but were dry. I found the mineral oil / water dip did a great job on them.
I bought a bunch of Jacks Cincinatti chips that had been cleaned but were pretty dry. I used the mineral oil / water dip method that worked great. I laid them on a towel for a day and they looked great.
Ben8257
Royal Flush
Compression method does a much better job, I did the water/oil method in the beginning... in a couple of months those chips will be totally dry again. Not saying this doesn't also occur with Compression oiling... all depends on the amount of use the chips get as natural hand oils will also be a factor in keeping your chips shinny. But if they sit for a couple months they will start looking chalky and dry again.
I can't replicate your experience @Ben8257. I read your and many other posts before ultimately figuring that the time savings of the dip method more than makes up for the potential cost of being wrong. Granted it's only been a few months, but the drying would have to accelerate rapidly for my chips to lose the effect any time soon.
There are probably a ton of factors, but the dipping method has realized high bang/buck for me. Just wanted to throw another data point out there lest oil researchers get the impression that the method can't be successful.
There are probably a ton of factors, but the dipping method has realized high bang/buck for me. Just wanted to throw another data point out there lest oil researchers get the impression that the method can't be successful.
Just be aware that dipping chips in an oil/water mixture will not provide 100% chip coverage (it's science) unless some other action is performed to ensure the oil is spread across the entire surface area of all chips.
The dip-and-air-dry method will produce blotchy results, guaranteed.
The dip-and-air-dry method will produce blotchy results, guaranteed.
This is gruesome and prohibitive for the learner.
It reminds me of myself trying to read the Penthouse magazine, while still learning English, back in 1982
moose
4 of a Kind
Baby oil for the baby fresh scent.
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