[Roc-A-Fella_1]

How do you know when to oil chips? I have the feeling that some of my St. Jos need oiling as the colors are dull compared to newer chips and they tend to feel very dry and rough, almost brittle. What signs do i look for that it's about time to oil them?

Another side question, why do the grand inlay (such as PNY, not sure about inlay nomenclature) chips seem to hold oil better? I have not seen a dry grand inlay chip or maybe i have not been around long enough.

[dad604]

If they look dry and chalky, then I would oil them. Can't hurt to do it.

[noelsarchs]

The biggest issue with oiling a full plastic overlay type chip like the PNY, is that the oil can get inside and underneath the plastic inlay.

If you are using your chips, you don't need to oil them. Just have some potato chips or chicken fingers on the table next time right next to your poker chips and they will get plenty of oil.

[Vince]

YOu know, it's like when a mother knows, that her kids are in trouble... you just feel it ..

[jamby]

It can make them collect more grime after having been oiled. Oil tends to do that. Definitely don't oil them if they're not dry and chalky. That would be the only time to do so. Instead though, play with them.

Originally Posted by dad604

If they look dry and chalky, then I would oil them. Can't hurt to do it.

[Matthew]

Never.

[tonypap]

Originally Posted by Matthew

Never.

Out of curiousity, why never? I always thought this way also but have been contemplating oiling my crystal park chips. After cleaning them in diamond chip cleaner, they look a little dry...especially the darker colored chips. I'm on the fence about oiling them so I was just wondering if you could ellaborate a little for me, please?!?!?!

[weak]

Originally Posted by tonypap

I always thought this way also but have been contemplating oiling my crystal park chips. After cleaning them in diamond chip cleaner, they look a little dry...especially the darker colored chips. I'm on the fence about oiling them so I was just wondering if you could ellaborate a little for me, please?!?!?!

I didn't oil any of my Paulsons except the $10 CPs. They were pretty dry after cleaning and the oil worked very well imho.

[Matthew]

Originally Posted by tonypap

Out of curiousity, why never? I always thought this way also but have been contemplating oiling my crystal park chips. After cleaning them in diamond chip cleaner, they look a little dry...especially the darker colored chips. I'm on the fence about oiling them so I was just wondering if you could ellaborate a little for me, please?!?!?!

I've never oiled chips but take a different 20 with me wherever I go and shuffle them. Sort of a natural oiling. 99%evil oiled some T-mold blanks one time and they were sweating oil all over the place. I personally just prefer to shuffle them and play with them to dust off the chalk and bring the colors out.

[Halfhoff]

Some chips just seem much better oiled. I recently purchased a set of Samurai Palace chips and, after being oiled, the colour really popped out and they felt less brittle.

I also have Paulson Pharoahs which I oiled. I don't think they really needed it but I did anyway.

Both chips have inserts that the oil can't really get behind. If your chips have a paper type insert, I would be more careful.

I think if you do oil, you have to be smart about it. The Samurai Palace chips are the same as the T-molds and my chips don't ooze oil. There is a link somewhere on here showing oiling using a circular foam shoe-polisher. I bought two for $3 and they worked fantastic.

1. Dip it in oil (lightly);
2. Spin it on the surface of the chip;
3. Wipe off the excess;
4. Flip over and do the other side;
5. Place in a towel in rows and roll the towel over;
6. Let them sit over night

And you are good to go!