Author Topic: Beginner (Read 2083 times)

PinSMasher · « **on:** May 22, 2010, 04:14:13 PM »

I am new to the whole ball spinner game.... I know the concept just usually have the pro shop guy do it..was just wondering if someone can give me some details on
-dulling balls(do i only use sandpaper and or abralon pad,what grid should i start with?)
-polishing balls(do i sand ball first then polish also what kind of polish)
-returning balls to out of box finish
-what product should i use if ijsut want to remove belt marks,oil,dirt without changing the surface?

also what materials i should by and use for these basic tasks...just want to get the hang of the basics before i move onto more difficult

thanks in advance for the help
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Edited on 5/23/2010 0:20 AM

lenstanles703 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2010, 07:44:26 AM »

You have to start with an old ball to get the hang of it. I get wet/dry sandpaper at the local NAPA store. A wide variety of grits are available. Get a couple sheets of each from 320 to 1000 to start. Use lots of water with this and sand from the lowest to highest grit one step at a time. For practce polish you can get white and red rubbing compound at the auto parts store too. Good luck and have fun with it.
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ValentinoBowling · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2010, 05:01:13 AM »

Dulling Balls - You'll want to pick up wet/dry sandpaper (320, 400, 600, 1000, 1500 grits) or a sanding compound. There is a 4 and 6 sided sanding method, but I recommend two sided sanding alternating patterns with each ascending grit.

Polishing Balls - Your favorite polish, essentially there are two types of polish Gritted and Gritless. Gritted polish will changed the surface to the list grit. We make a gritless polish call Snake Oil that doesn't change grit it just polishes over the underlying surface.

Returning OOB - visit manufactures websites to view the final grit and keep that info handy. Sometimes it can be difficult to return the OOB surface so it does take trial and error.

Taking of belt marks - Your favorite cleaner.

definitely check out our line of products by clicking on the link below. There is also a video featuring me (lol, I'm not a professional actor for sure) but it demonstrates basic techniques. Once you get the hang of resurfacing you are on the step to better more reliable and consistent ball reaction.

-Kevin
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leftyinsnellville · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2010, 05:38:24 AM »

For general cleaning, I use a diluted simple green solution, though you don't need a spinner for using it. Just spray it on, let is sit for a short time, and wipe it off.

Although acetone is on the forbidden list (a relic from back in the day when bowlers tried to soften coverstocks with it), I've found nothing better for getting off stubborn belt marks or other gunk. I wouldn't recommend cleaning the whole ball with acetone, just use it as a spot cleaner for the tough stuff.

I prefer abralon pads for sanding and resurfacing because of ease of use and the consistent, even surface they produce.

As far as polishes go, I like Ebonite's factory finish and Storm's Reacta-Clean, but the dozens of other products produced by various manufacturers and independent companies are equally good.
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Author Topic: Beginner (Read 2083 times)

PinSMasher

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lenstanles703

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ValentinoBowling

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leftyinsnellville

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