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06-26-2007, 01:24 PM
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| | | Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
I just received my shipment of Protege' Chips ... mainly $25, $100, $500, $5000 (unfortunately my $1000 are still on back order) ... My Question is should I oil them? and if so, With What? I have a tournament tomorrow (Wed) night and will be using them, will that affect my decision? Thanks for any input/suggestions. |
06-26-2007, 01:33 PM
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| |  Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
I don't know about the oiling, I just wanted to congratulate you on your purchase and tell you how gd jealous I am! I think right about now I would kill or die for a set of Protege chips!!!
They are at the top of my dream set list. If you get a chance let me know if they should stay there. Thanks and I hate you! 
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06-26-2007, 01:38 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
I am definitely not the oiling guru, but from what I understand you need a day or two to let them dry/the oil soak in. With a tourney tomorrow I am not sure oiling them today is a good idea (Of course if your players don't mind potentially oily hands). It sounds like you haven't oiled chips before - right? If not that may cause another problem just getting the hang of it (again I am not the chip oiling master by any means)
I say no oil. Let the dust come off with play and the natural oil from the players hands.
Just my $.02
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Originally Posted by MdKamper  I just received my shipment of Protege' Chips ... mainly $25, $100, $500, $5000 (unfortunately my $1000 are still on back order) ... My Question is should I oil them? and if so, With What? I have a tournament tomorrow (Wed) night and will be using them, will that affect my decision? Thanks for any input/suggestions. | |
06-26-2007, 01:43 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
I would oil them after the tourney. They look better oiled. |
06-26-2007, 02:17 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
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Originally Posted by nygiantsfan3342 I would oil them after the tourney. They look better oiled. | agree!!! I have to say, that the appearance of mine were greatly improved with a little oil. |
06-26-2007, 02:41 PM
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Absolutely oil them! You won't believe how much better they look after.
No need for more than a few hours drying time. Use pure mineral oil VERY SPARINGLY on a terrycloth towel. Let soak for a 10-15 mins and wipe with a dry towel and let them sit overnite.
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06-26-2007, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JM Absolutely oil them! You won't believe how much better they look after.
No need for more than a few hours drying time. Use pure mineral oil VERY SPARINGLY on a terrycloth towel. Let soak for a 10-15 mins and wipe with a dry towel and let them sit overnite. | This is exactly why I said I am not the oiling guru. |
06-26-2007, 02:57 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
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Originally Posted by JM Absolutely oil them! You won't believe how much better they look after.
No need for more than a few hours drying time. Use pure mineral oil VERY SPARINGLY on a terrycloth towel. Let soak for a 10-15 mins and wipe with a dry towel and let them sit overnite. | I did this, except for the soaking, and completely rejuvenated some Aruba's that were dirty and old looking. Boy they look so much better now.
I highly recommend oiling brand new, chalky chips. Do yourself a favor and give them a quick rub with a rag prior to oiling. Get as much residue off first. |
06-26-2007, 03:36 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
I would say that if you have the time to oil them ALL, and time to let them lay on a towel overnight for one night, you should oil them before the tournament.
USE ONLY MINERAL OIL.
When we got our ASM's we oiled them and laid them on a towel with a fan blowing on them overnight. (Flipping them just before going to bed) They were dry to the touch in the morning. Not at all greasy.
I oiled them again, set out again all night with a fan blowing on them and they looked even better, but had ZERO greasy feel to them.
Then we just started playing with them. Not one person said anything like, "Gosh these feel greasy."
We've been using our ASM's weekly for almost a year now, and almost all of the 50 cent chips and most of the $1 chips are starting to get that killer "worn in" look that I was hoping for. A bit of grime in the mold, slightly rounded edges, etc. Awesome.
I can't wait to see what my ASM's look like in 10 years. |
06-26-2007, 03:58 PM
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| | | Re: Protege' ... to Oil or Not is the question
i only oiled the edges.. took about 15 mins for 600 chips.. they looked great after.. |
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