Author Topic: Factory Finish Question (Read 1417 times)

ebwkidvicious · « **on:** August 14, 2006, 09:31:49 AM »

Can anyone tell me the finish that Brunswick uses from the factory on a new Absolute Inferno before the rough buff is applied. I have to have it resurfaced and I want to make sure I match it back to box condition b/c how f'n sweet is that?!
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MegaMav · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2006, 05:48:47 PM »

220 Grit + Rough Buff
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mogators · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2006, 05:50:46 PM »

Straight from the Big B: 220, then rough buff.
http://www.brunswickbowling.com/uploads/images/812/Ball_Specification_List_Jun06.pdf

ebwkidvicious · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2006, 07:25:59 PM »

I thought so but that seemed rediculously low, even with the rough buff and the pearl additive i can't believe that the ball pushes that much.
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charlest · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2006, 07:34:17 PM »

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I thought so but that seemed rediculously low, even with the rough buff and the pearl additive i can't believe that the ball pushes that much.
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"You're only as good as you think you are. The mind is more of an opponent than the lane conditions."

Why are you doubtful?
Do you know what Rough Buff is? It's a rubbing/polishing compund that it is intended to smooth a very rough finish into a very smooth and semi-polished condition. It has lots of abrasive grit in it, which is intended to break down with pressure; in turn it smoothes out the surface to a very high degree. Look at a Vapor Zone or an Absolute inferno as it comes out of the box. You will hardly see any of those original 220 grit sanding lines. Believe!
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ebwkidvicious · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2006, 07:38:09 PM »

I believe, anything with Brunswick I believe. All I am saying is that it still impresses me how much it can get down the lane. Also explains why I've seen AI's with 800 grit after resurface get rough buffed and well a ton more angular and over/under.
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charlest · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2006, 08:01:30 PM »

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I believe, anything with Brunswick I believe. All I am saying is that it still impresses me how much it can get down the lane. Also explains why I've seen AI's with 800 grit after resurface get rough buffed and well a ton more angular and over/under.
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"You're only as good as you think you are. The mind is more of an opponent than the lane conditions."

Proud Brunswick Equipment Owner

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If I were to use an 800 grit sand, I would probably try their High Gloss finish with a light application SOLELY because it has not grit in it, theoretically, and just add shine to get length. It does seem to work that way with my experiments with several balls, including some non-Brunswick balls.

Both Rough Buff and High Gloss polish both say to take gradual steps up in fineness (RB: 220, 320, 400, 600 etc.; HGP: 400, 600, 800 grit, etc) when intending to apply the specific liquid.

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