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machine35

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I  was wondering if u can resurface a bowling ball without getting a pro shop to do it.

 

fluff33

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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012, 05:56:08 PM »
It would be rather difficult if you do not have a ball spinner.

RSalas

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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2012, 06:57:42 PM »
It would be more difficult if you didn't have sandpaper, Scotch-Brite, or Abralon pads.  :)
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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2012, 08:22:31 PM »
Yes, you can but it would be best to use a ballspinner.  If you don't own one, maybe you can find someone else in your area who does and you can work out a deal with them.

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DON DRAPER

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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 09:24:10 PM »
If you are a SERIOUS bowler a $200 investment on a personal ball spinner is money well spent. It is now possible to deep clean, sand, polish, or resurface your bowling balls at home for a fraction of the cost at a pro shop. And it's easy to learn.

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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2012, 06:46:59 AM »
Agree with DON DRAPER.  Getting a ball spinner and learning how to bake a ball will also extend the useful life of your balls and save you money in the long run.  You can also polish and sand the coverstock to alter a ball for out of town tournaments and when the conditions change.
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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2012, 10:07:45 AM »
Even if you have a spinner, it's best to pay someone that has a Haus or equivalent refinishing machine to do a full refinishing.  Spinners are great for surface touch-ups though.  --  JohnP

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Re: can u resurface a ball without going to a pro shop to get it done?
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2012, 10:26:09 AM »
You can do a quality resurface job at home with any personal spinner. Just make sure you pay attention to the coverstock and use the appropriate abrasives (abralon pads, sandpaper, grit polish, etc).  A haus machine is certainly faster and more precise (no flat spots from folks using improper technique) but no better investment in my opinion than your own spinner.