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Equipment Boards => Columbia 300 => Topic started by: tst4eko on February 28, 2008, 01:05:46 PM

Title: Black Chaos factory finish?
Post by: tst4eko on February 28, 2008, 01:05:46 PM
I tried to search for this, but I can't go back further than the past 30 days, even after trying the methods in the FAQ thread.

My Black Chaos received two 6" long, semi-deep cuts during my league last Monday night. Fortunately the pro shop was able to get the majority of the gouges out by resurfacing to 600-grit. I'd like to bring it back to the factory surface, but my pro shop operator doesn't remember what it is.

From what I've researched, most websites (including Columbia's) shows a matte factory finish. Can any pro shop gurus elaborate? I'm willing to try other surfaces, but I want to start with the factory finish, then adjust from there as needed.

Many thanks in advance.
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Title: Re: Black Chaos factory finish?
Post by: bluerrpilot on February 28, 2008, 10:10:14 PM
800 grit wet sand
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Title: Re: Black Chaos factory finish?
Post by: MI 2 AZ on February 28, 2008, 10:31:40 PM
Cant help you with the OOB bit, but try clicking on this link (http://"http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Preferences.asp?ForumDays=2555&NumOfItems=100&UseMessaging=1&submit1=Modify&save=1") to get your ability to see the older posts again.  After clicking on it, dont go back into your Preferences because doing so will disable it, just test it out.


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Title: Re: Black Chaos factory finish?
Post by: jls on February 29, 2008, 08:59:43 AM
quote:
I tried to search for this, but I can't go back further than the past 30 days, even after trying the methods in the FAQ thread.

My Black Chaos received two 6" long, semi-deep cuts during my league last Monday night. Fortunately the pro shop was able to get the majority of the gouges out by resurfacing to 600-grit. I'd like to bring it back to the factory surface, but my pro shop operator doesn't remember what it is.

From what I've researched, most websites (including Columbia's) shows a matte factory finish. Can any pro shop gurus elaborate? I'm willing to try other surfaces, but I want to start with the factory finish, then adjust from there as needed.

Many thanks in advance.
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Seems to me that most balls in those days were around 600 wet sanded. I would use a 500 abralon pad, and they finish it with a 1000 abralon pad.  If more length is needed,  go to a 2000 pad.
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Title: Re: Black Chaos factory finish?
Post by: tst4eko on February 29, 2008, 05:58:06 PM
Thanks for everyone's replies. I have this ball drilled aggressive for heavy and longer lane patterns. I can't remember the actual pin/cg placements, but it is drilled for a very heavy early roll. I'll keep the 600 wet-sand finish for now, and then adjust as needed.

Thanks again for everyone's help.
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