Author Topic: Cleaning problem? (Read 3114 times)

cd · « **on:** September 25, 2006, 03:04:41 AM »

I have been cleaning my equipment with Clean 'n Dull for the past season. Lately, when I am done cleaning a ball there will by spots all over it. It is as if the water that is drying turns into whitish spots all over the coverstock. Naturally, this is more noticable on darker solid color coverstocks.

Has anyone else had this happen? Could there be a problem with the amount of Clean 'n Dull that I am using?

I clean half of the ball at a time and then wipe it clean with a wet cloth. Then I clean the other half and wipe it off again. Each time, I rinse out the cloth.

Thanks
Chuck

charlest · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2006, 02:51:00 PM »

I think you're supposed to use paper towels and then throw them away. With cloths I wonder if you getting all the C&D out of them when you rinse them out. From what you describe, you are not.

Try paper towels, one FRESH wet one and a couple of FRESH dry ones for each half of the ball.

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Laybzz74 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2006, 02:56:24 PM »

What Charlest is describing to you, I believe, is the directions on the container for its proper use; I have a bottle last year and what he has stated rings true with me.

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cd · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2006, 05:14:52 PM »

Thanks for the replies. Do you apply the Clean 'n Dull with the wet paper towel? The directions suggest using a dry one when applying the Clean 'n Dull and then wet ones to rinse it off.

I use a wet cloth to rinse it off and rinse it out thoroughly between each half. There must still be some either getting into the ball or on the cloth somehow. I will try paper towels and see if that helps.

Thanks
Chuck

Laybzz74 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2006, 05:35:48 PM »

Chuck,
Again .... just follow the directions.
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azguy · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:16:51 PM »

I use wash cloths/terry towels and have never had any problems. I do toss each into a pail after one use for anything, wash three times a week, that's anything from Clean N Dull to just plain soap/water for cleaning the shop.
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charlest · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2006, 06:48:02 PM »

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Thanks for the replies. Do you apply the Clean 'n Dull with the wet paper towel? The directions suggest using a dry one when applying the Clean 'n Dull and then wet ones to rinse it off.

I don't believe they "suggest". They say:
"Put C&D on dry paper towel; rub 1/4, 1/3, up to 1/2 the ball (my guess here).
Clean 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 the ball with a wet paper towel. Dry with dry fresh paper towel. Repeat on the rest of the ball."

quote:

I use a wet cloth to rinse it off and rinse it out thoroughly between each half. There must still be some either getting into the ball or on the cloth somehow. I will try paper towels and see if that helps.

Thanks
Chuck

Unless there's something wrong with your towels, your C&D, or your ball, nothing should be left on the ball except water once you've thoroughly wiped the ball with the wet paper towel. Use 2 wet paper towels, one at a time, if you have any doubt. I do 1/3 of the ball at a time, I use 1 wet paper towel and 1 dry one.

C&D can get watery over time. Originally and as brand new, it is a gel. I've found that when it turns watery, this has no effect on its effectiveness.

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Brickguy221 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 26, 2006, 12:22:25 AM »

I apply C & D using one of 3 methods, depending what ball I am cleaning. These methods are a white paper towel that comes in a roll made by Scott (can be purchased at Lowes, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, etc) or a white scotch-brite pad or a worn gray scotch-brite pad. As I already said, it depends which ball I am cleaning as to what I use to apply the C & D.

I then take one of these same white paper towels (dry) and wipe the C & D off the ball. Next I take another one of these same towels and wet it and wipe the ball off and finish by using a dry microfiber towel to wipe off any remaining moisture. Although I own a spinner, I never use it to clean my balls. I clean all of them by hand. I have found the spinner to leave a light sheen on the balls no matter how light of pressure I use so that is why I don't use a spinner to clean them with C & D. Some people will argue as to whether you should or should not use a spinner, so to this I say...."To each his own. Do what you are comfortable with".

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shipper50 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 26, 2006, 11:31:59 AM »

I just cleaned my balls with C&D and read the directions. No where did it say anything about using a paper towel. It says towel, and I would interpret that to mean cloth. I have used old bath towels, like a face and wash towel or cloth.

Have I been doing this wrong all along?

Shipper

charlest · « **Reply #9 on:** September 26, 2006, 04:49:12 PM »

quote:
I just cleaned my balls with C&D and read the directions. No where did it say anything about using a paper towel. It says towel, and I would interpret that to mean cloth. I have used old bath towels, like a face and wash towel or cloth.

Have I been doing this wrong all along?

Shipper

wrong? no, not from my point of view.

For first application, I'd just make sure you used a fresh clean piece of the cloth towel. For the 2nd wet towel, same thing; otherwise, you're not cleaning off the excess C&D. TO wipe off the water holding the excess C&D, I'd say the same applies - use a clean section of the cloth towel.

I think it's just easier to use a paper towel and throw it away when you're finished. Otherwise, it's like using a dirty towel at the bowling alley to clean off your ball - at some point in time, you're just wiping the dirt and oil back onto the ball.

Have you seen the blackened (formerly white) terry cloth towel that some schmucks use to wipe their balls with???

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shipper50 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 26, 2006, 05:40:52 PM »

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I just cleaned my balls with C&D and read the directions. No where did it say anything about using a paper towel. It says towel, and I would interpret that to mean cloth. I have used old bath towels, like a face and wash towel or cloth.

Have I been doing this wrong all along?

Shipper

wrong? no, not from my point of view.

For first application, I'd just make sure you used a fresh clean piece of the cloth towel. For the 2nd wet towel, same thing; otherwise, you're not cleaning off the excess C&D. TO wipe off the water holding the excess C&D, I'd say the same applies - use a clean section of the cloth towel.

I think it's just easier to use a paper towel and throw it away when you're finished. Otherwise, it's like using a dirty towel at the bowling alley to clean off your ball - at some point in time, you're just wiping the dirt and oil back onto the ball.

Have you seen the blackened (formerly white) terry cloth towel that some schmucks use to wipe their balls with???

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"None are so blind as those who will not see."

I try and not watch when they wipe their balls.

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duvallite · « **Reply #11 on:** September 28, 2006, 02:10:33 PM »

I've had excellent results using Clean n Dull with a worn green or grey scotchbrite pad, depending on the ball, using very light pressure, then rinsing the ball with wet paper towels, and then finish drying the ball with a dry paper towel. Used to use Clean n Dull on a paper towel, but the scotchbrite method works waaaay better for me.

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