Author Topic: Bringing a ball to around 1000 grit by hand (Read 1845 times)

Undeadpaladin · « **on:** November 05, 2008, 02:24:50 PM »

If you don't have a spinner what is a proper way to get a ball down to about 1000 grit? Any products, pads or otherwise that make this fairly easy to do?

I basically want to take a double agent down to the factory finish, i had it polished but want to smooth out the hook and get it to bite sooner.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2008, 04:08:05 AM »

If you just want to refresh the surface, not do a total resurfacing job, then get a 1.000 Abralon pad or a grey 3M pad, put the ball into a sink and sand it gently with out too much pressure while turning the ball around after every sanding move under a little running water.

This will yield an even surface, even though you will not be able to exploit sanding line directions as with a spinner.

For a total resurfacing, better bring the ball to a pro shop.
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charlest · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2008, 08:20:41 AM »

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If you just want to refresh the surface, not do a total resurfacing job, then get a 1.000 Abralon pad or a grey 3M pad,

Not a grey pad. That is 800 grit.
Try a green one. That is 600 grit.
1000 grit Abralon is approximately 550 US grit.

But given that you're doing it by hand, I'd really suggest a 1000 grit Abralon pad and lots of water.
BUT I'd really suggest you don't do it by hand. It so rarely works.

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Edited on 11/6/2008 9:21 AM

JohnP · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2008, 09:09:56 AM »

Take the ball to your pro shop and let them do it for you. For a simple surface adjustment cost should be around $5, or if you're a good customer they might comp it. -- JohnP

Undeadpaladin · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2008, 02:30:25 PM »

Thanks for the info, after coming back from an injury from a year of not bowling. I found out the shop i'v been going to closed down(Lane too)! Anyway I was curious to see if it was possible by hand but guess it's too risky. Now anyone know a good pro shop in south jersey

Author Topic: Bringing a ball to around 1000 grit by hand (Read 1845 times)

Undeadpaladin

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