You cannot go wrong with either Black Magic or Powerhouse Factory Finish. Your ball manufacturer may have recommendations, too.

Valentino's Snake Oil is one of the best on the market today. It is very flexible and long lasting, a proven winner.
http://www.valentinobowling.com/snakeoil.html
http://www.valentinobowling.com/shoppingcart/categories/Snake-Oil/

It is the one I use in the 90% case. You can apply it over 500 grit or over 4000 grit. You can apply a light coat or a very heavy coat. It responds to every application on every bal on whichl I have ever tried it.

Charlest,
      Do you apply Valentino's Snake Oil by hand or do you use a spinner?

I do both, depending on what I want/need.
In the 99% case, I strongly recommend applying with a spinner since you'll never get the same finish by hand. If you don't own one or have access to one, you could consider starting out with a finer grit level before applying the polish by hand, depending on your needs and wants.
Example: for a normal polished ball, I'd start at 2000 grit and then apply a medium dose of Snake Oil. If you have no access to a spinner, you might want to start with a 4000 grit surface before applying the polish by hand. Experimentation is the only thing that will help you find what you need.

A spinner and supplies should cost about the equivalent of 2 premium balls but will pay more dividends over time than those 2 balls. How often you bowl and the balls you choose and what happens to them will help determine if a spinner purchase is the right thing for you.

I have used the snake oil before and was thinking of ordering again but just wanted to see if any global guys had any input. Thanks

Quote from: bigshaunjohn on July 16, 2013, 08:38:39 AM

Charlest,
      Do you apply Valentino's Snake Oil by hand or do you use a spinner?

I do both, depending on what I want/need.
In the 99% case, I strongly recommend applying with a spinner since you'll never get the same finish by hand. If you don't own one or have access to one, you could consider starting out with a finer grit level before applying the polish by hand, depending on your needs and wants.
Example: for a normal polished ball, I'd start at 2000 grit and then apply a medium dose of Snake Oil. If you have no access to a spinner, you might want to start with a 4000 grit surface before applying the polish by hand. Experimentation is the only thing that will help you find what you need.

A spinner and supplies should cost about the equivalent of 2 premium balls but will pay more dividends over time than those 2 balls. How often you bowl and the balls you choose and what happens to them will help determine if a spinner purchase is the right thing for you.

Thanks for the advice Charlest.