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guzmand19

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How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« on: November 18, 2004, 12:34:06 AM »
Hey guys, typically my coverstock alterations are throwing the ball in the polisher, then sanding it accordingly to get the ball where I want it.  The house has recently switched to just a slightly drier shot, but due to the sharp wet dry moves inside can get dicey.  I was wondering if there is something I can do to just put a bit more shine on my ball.  

I know about finger dancing and other adjustments, I just am looking for if there to shine a ball a bit, as opposed to dulling the ball a bit with a few passes with some scotchbrite.
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Strider

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2004, 11:52:26 AM »
It might be a bit more shine than you want, but NeoTac's Renew-It (cleaner/polish) does a great job by hand.
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Jeffrevs

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2004, 12:05:37 PM »
I agree with Strider Darrell,....one thick coat will give it a "sheen" ...maybe just what you're looking for....
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guzmand19

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2004, 12:53:04 PM »
Thanks guys!
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TheBowlingKid25

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2004, 01:02:31 PM »
Another thing you MAY want to try, is if your getting too much O/U you could go to more of a matte surface to even stuff out.
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jimensminger

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2004, 01:12:14 PM »
once upon a time,..a little Pledge on a dry cloth worked great,..or so I've heard.
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seadrive

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2004, 01:12:52 PM »
Renew-It, a little dab'll do ya!
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: How to shine a ball just a little bit?
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2004, 01:41:06 PM »
Yep... agreed.  Renew-it should give you just a touch of polish if applied by hand.  Neo-tac makes great products for quick adjustments (and can easily be used by hand).  Another option which may work for you is a coating of the infamous elixir.  A number of people on here swear by it, but personally I have had no luck with using it...  

Good luck,

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