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_Stroker_Walter_

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Ball spinner adventure
« on: January 05, 2006, 02:08:47 PM »
Tonight I decided to try and mess with my original x-factors coverstock. Since the ball has over 300 games on it, never resurfaced(just re-polished) and it is moving erraticly down the lanes, I've decided to give the vertex 1/2 hp ball spinner a go.

The results are so-so, but here is what I did.

I first wet sanded the coverstock with 320 grit sand paper (all 6 sides). Then I wet sponged the ball afterwards to clean it. Then to top it all off, I polished it with storms xtra shine. I used the hand applicator pads to apply polish. The same pads you buy at autozone to apply polish. I got the ball to where it looks like a marble, yet feels tacky. However, I still see some visible swirl marks from where I sanded.

Question....

Should I have sanded it up to a higher grit before the polish?

Should I have used a scotch brite pad instead of sand paper?

Was I wrong to use Xtra shine? Should I have used Step 2 instead?

Overall, no harm done. My original xfactor is not my go to ball anymore so I figured tonight would be a nice time to mess with it. Any suggestions or tips are very welcome.

-Walter-
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2006, 10:29:17 PM »
You should have used a higher grit before polishing.
Here are the steps I used to get my X back to factory or as close as I could anyway.

Maroon Scotchbrite (320), 6 sides, 1 minutes each
Green Scotchbrite (600), 6 sides, 2 minutes each
Gray Scotchbrite (1000), 6 sides, 2 minutes each
1500 grit paper, 6 sides, 2 minutes each
Storm Step 2 on a wool pad, 4 sides, 30 seconds each side

All steps were done using a Contour Abrasion Block (CAB by Taxi Products)
I also use a digital cooking timer to make sure my times stay consistent.

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_Stroker_Walter_

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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2006, 10:43:45 PM »
Thanks a bunch StormTrack....

I'll keep that in mind. Using that ball spinner sure makes a hell of a mess while wet sanding. I'll keep what you had to say in mind.

However, my question to you is where can I find the gray and maroon scotch brite pads? I'm curious as to most hardware stores carry just the green ones.
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2006, 10:53:02 PM »
Go to your local body shop supply store or I can get them and ship them to you.
$25 + shipping per box of 20 6x9 sheets.
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2006, 10:55:06 PM »
Yes one heck of a mess I have mine in a big storage tub like you can get at Walmart or similar stores.
Do you have a CAB if not I suggest you get one they make life easier and ensure a even suface.

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_Stroker_Walter_

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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2006, 11:14:39 PM »
I'd like to know where I can purchase a cab. For now, I'll focus on the scotch brite pads and the Storm steps 1,2,3.

You've been a tremendous help.
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2006, 11:24:52 PM »
Sorry to jump in and be stupid--

But you can use the CAB with Scotch Brites?
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stanski

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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2006, 11:29:26 PM »
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Sorry to jump in and be stupid--

But you can use the CAB with Scotch Brites?


They do not latch on, but you can press down hard enough with cabs so that it keeps it in place its kind of like imagining a paper towel covering a bowl and pressing it against a surface).
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2006, 12:05:28 AM »
They stick well enough that you can pick the cab up by holding the scotchbright. I have never had one slip.
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Re: Ball spinner adventure
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