Striker tip cleaning

[Ozark Ridge Runner]

Do any of you gentlemen use a solvent like acetone or mek to clean a striker tip? i never have but I could see where it might be of benefit on certain strikers.

[turkey_slayer]

No. All I do is hold a knife blade at 90 degrees to the tip and drag it across a few times. Cleans it and gives it bite

[Sir-diealot]

Have always used Scotchbright pad or very fine grit sandpaper myself.

[zelmo1]

I have done both above. Do what works for you

[Greg Massey]

Scotchbrite only ... that's all i ever do ... if you buy quality strikers no need for anything else as far as cleaning the tips ...

[saverx]

Same here. Scotch brite.

[ATROX]

Yes the green scotch brite is what I use

[Twowithone]

Scotch brite all the way.   

[hush]

Scotchbrite green. Cut a few squares before the season and shove them in different pockets of my vest. Always have one or two when I need them.

[wchadw]

I use the red scotch brite if I can find it. Think it works a little better than the green


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[SteelerFan]

On new strikers, depending on the wood - I've used an alcohol swab to try to remove any oil residue from the wood itself. Once the striker is in use, I'll touch it up every once in a great while with some 220 sandpaper. (I put the sandpaper in the palm of my hand and lightly press the tip and rotate - careful not to change the shape, just remove the buildup).

Depending on the wood, sometimes the scotch-brite pad polishes more than cleans - which is not what you really want.

[Triple B]

On new strikers, depending on the wood - I've used an alcohol swab to try to remove any oil residue from the wood itself. Once the striker is in use, I'll touch it up every once in a great while with some 220 sandpaper. (I put the sandpaper in the palm of my hand and lightly press the tip and rotate - careful not to change the shape, just remove the buildup).

Depending on the wood, sometimes the scotch-brite pad polishes more than cleans - which is not what you really want.

Exactly what I do. As long as you don't grind on the tip with the sandpaper, as I have some people do. Which if done enough, will change the pitch of the striker.
Scotch brite can put a shine on the tip of some strikers, but a little tlc with 220 gets the bite back.
As Steeler fan mentioned...lightly is the key with sandpaper.