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Fluff E Bunnie

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Columbia CPR
« on: January 24, 2007, 10:45:41 PM »
Hey hey!

I am thinking of trying the CPR again and I was wondering what your thoughts were on this product?  I am trying to make my stuff last as long as possible.  Here's what I am doing:

- Clean after every set (Track Powerwash or Clean N' Dull)
- Polish regularly (not after every set but say every other or something like that)
- Dawn bath after every 30 - 40 games
- CPR when I am feeling festive (say 80 - 100 games)

I heard that a pro shop near me just got one of those baking things, should I do that instead of the CPR?
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2007, 08:00:48 AM »
You should not need the CPR since you do a hot water bath about every 40 games. Eventually, a resurface may be in order. I usually do it at the 100 game mark.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2007, 08:12:43 AM »
Interesting.  Do you think the CPR would work better than the bath though?  It's less of a pain to do and I can usually do two for the price of one CPR since there is enough powder in there for two.

I put a ton of games on my stuff so I am trying to find the best overall way to make this stuff last the longest.

Oh and on the resurfacing, I usually have my pro shop judge when to do that because I am never sure when to do it.
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2007, 08:25:44 AM »
A friend tried the CPR, and the results were rather disappointing (Absolute Inferno). The ball hooked a little more, but the effect lasted only 3 or 4 games. And in contrast to a hot water bath (What is more or less the same as a ball baking oven), it was IMHO not worthwhile the money.
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Gazoo

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2007, 08:26:05 AM »
IMHO, Both are doing the same thing. Just depends on which one you like. People like the bath because they don't have to spend the money on CPR. If you are looking to do something extra every 100 games or so, then let the pro shop use their baking system for a deep rejuvenation. I personally have never used one of those machines, so I can't speak to their success or reliability.

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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2007, 08:35:52 AM »
One thing is that when I do the hot water treatment I can actually see the oil coming out whereas when I do the CPR I am not entirely sure it is doing anything at all.
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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2007, 08:40:08 AM »
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A friend tried the CPR, and the results were rather disappointing (Absolute Inferno). The ball hooked a little more, but the effect lasted only 3 or 4 games. And in contrast to a hot water bath (What is more or less the same as a ball baking oven), it was IMHO not worthwhile the money.


Thanks!  This is the kind of first hand info I am looking for.
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JohnP

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2007, 10:25:08 AM »
You might try covering the ball with kitty litter, perhaps in a plastic bag, and leaving it in a warm spot for a couple of days.  I have not done this personally, but have read some good results in the past here on br.com.  Should be a lot less expensive than CPR.  --  JohnP
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2007, 11:44:30 AM »
you guys keep mentioning the hot water bath. What process do you do with this? How do you clean this and so forth?
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2007, 12:37:08 PM »
To do the hot water bath you need a 5 gal bucket and some dish soap. Everybody seems to like Dawn dish soap. Put a little soap in the bucket, get the water as hot as it will get out of the tap, fill the bucket 1/4 full, some people tape the holes shut (me), put the ball in the water, and fill the bucket the rest of the way with hot water. I also use a very soft bristle brush. Don't worry if a little color comes off the ball. Soak for 1/2 hour, run a little water in the bucket to get the oil on top off, dump the water and rinse the ball off with warm water then towel dry. Make sure you do this 24 hrs before you use the ball so any water in the ball will evaporate. Have fun.
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2007, 02:00:16 PM »
Before doing any of these treatments, I'd suggest sanding the ball to 320 or 400 grit to help open up the pores. Seems like it helps the oil come out sooner or more or better.

When you put the ball in with the powder, try to pat the powder onto the ball; so it mostly stays on the ball.  

When using the CPR, I leave it in there for 12 - 24 hours. Then, without breathing in any of the dust, clean the ball and bring back to whatever surface you need or want.

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Fluff E Bunnie

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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #11 on: January 25, 2007, 02:59:17 PM »
Good tips charlest!  Thanks!
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Re: Columbia CPR
« Reply #12 on: January 25, 2007, 04:19:11 PM »
I have used the CPR on many balls, always...always leave it in the "powder" for 12-16 hours, depending on what I have to do that day, and it helps a lot. It costs more than the hot water bath, you bet, both are good, IMO, it's mostly what ever you want to do, get slightly wet, or maybe fingers get 'dusty', kinda up to you.
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