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stussycole

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Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« on: August 12, 2007, 02:52:00 PM »
Is there a ball spinner tutorial anywhere on the internet?  I know it isn't rocket science, but I am having trouble getting consistent results with compounds and polishes.   I cannot get the finish even on the whole surface of the ball and also cannot get the polishes as shiny I have gotten from my pro shop.  Any ideas?
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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #1 on: August 12, 2007, 10:59:47 PM »
Yeah, say if you are using Rough Buff, the lighter or harder you pressure to the ball, comes with different results.

It may also be because of your ball spinner being slow? Do you know what HP it is?
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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #2 on: August 12, 2007, 11:01:53 PM »
Do you have a 2 speed spinner, that is important, you need to be able to create some heat from applying the polish.

 Also, get some good quality polish, and don't be afraid to experiment. Use a wet towel to apply, and a clean soft towel to finish off the process
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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #3 on: August 12, 2007, 11:03:22 PM »
https://www.buddiesproshop.com/9/Tech_Center.html
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stussycole

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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2007, 01:25:54 AM »
Thanks for the help so far.  I am using the Vertex 1/2 hp model ball spinner with various Brunswick and Track products.  The equipment is good so I assume the issue is operator error.

I have not been using a wet towel to apply the polish.  I will try that and get back to everyone.
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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2007, 03:29:26 AM »
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Thanks for the help so far.  I am using the Vertex 1/2 hp model ball spinner with various Brunswick and Track products.  The equipment is good so I assume the issue is operator error.

I have not been using a wet towel to apply the polish.  I will try that and get back to everyone.


It's also a bit of a trial and error process, learning both the spinner and the various polishes and other liquids. Some polishes, like Track's Magic Shine and Legends polish almost need to be applied (I have learned) with a damp cloth, while others work better with a dry cloth. Some polishes have abrasives in their to help with the polish process (they are usually easier to apply), like Storm's Reacta-Shine and Xtra-Shine.

Some, like Brunswick's High Gloss Polish, Legends Factory Finish and Ebonite's Powerhouse Factory Finish do not have abrasives in them; so whatever sanding level to which you apply the ball, remains underneath the polish. Applying these "grit-less" polishes to low level sanded finish can be difficult and often you really need to start at a high level. For example: I was never able to apply Ebonite's Factory FInish successfully to a ball that I had at less than 800 grit. 800 grit was the highest sanding level which could be polished for me with Ebonite's polish. I coudl use 800, 1000, 2000 but not 600 grit or 400 grit.

Rubbing compounds, like Brunswick's Rough Buff and Track's Clean and Sheen are meant to smooth out low grit sanding marks, like 220 - 600 grit and leave a partial shine, often called a "compound polish". It looks neither dull nor polished. And that is the stock finish on many balls and may be what you would need.

ALl this took me years and many experiments to learn.
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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2007, 09:34:57 AM »
I'm new as well and what's helping me get more consistent results is having a stopwatch with a repeat timer.  My Timex Ironman does this; I set a 30s timer and just let it count down repeatedly.  When it starts beeping I start doing whatever I'm doing and stop at the next beep.  I stop the spinner, move the ball to the next side, re-wet my sanding pad, apply more polish to my rag, whatever.  That takes about 30s to get ready for the next round and when it beeps, I start again.

Having a hard timer really helps you do the same thing to every side of the ball.  You don't have to worry about one side being more polished or getting the ball out of round.

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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2007, 03:39:52 PM »
Rememer this as well:

Simply applying compound or polish is not the only process. The grit that you have the surface underneath is equally important as the compound and polish that you use.

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Re: Ball Spinner Tutorial?
« Reply #8 on: September 03, 2007, 07:15:46 AM »
Keeping the time and the pressure the same is the key to even results.

When resurfacing - if you use a low grit with heavy pressure for 30 seconds on each side you will be removing a lot of ball.

Innovative bowling products has a VHS video on using the spinner.  Their instruction is basically...Use a Taxi Contoured Abrasion Block to help keep the ball round and Use the 3 gripping holes as a reference.

1. Center of grip straight up.  2. Center of grip straight down.  3.  Finger holes facing you, thumb down below rim of spinner bowl.  4.  Thumb facing you with finger holes below rim of spinner cup.  5.  middle finger hole and thumb hole just above rim of spinner cup.  6.  Ring finger hole and thumb hole just above rim of spinner cup.  

Learning from your mistakes is required.  Keep a record what and how you did what you did to the ball.
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