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lrtrees

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Observation using Clean & Dull
« on: October 18, 2008, 04:32:51 AM »
First up I will say that I am in my infancy concerning preparing a ball's  surface, but I am learning thanks to several of you who are very kind to share your knowledge and answer your pm's.  You know who you are.  Thank-you.
The other day I tried something a little different when cleaning my bowling balls.  There is currently a thread running where a fellow says he spreads C&D on his ball with his hand.  Well I tried this using a exam glove.  After spreading the C&D I let it set till it started to evaporate.  Then I started moving my glove over the surface again.  What I saw here I found interesting.  I started to pick up small particles, almost like tiny oily lint balls off the surface or from the pores more likely.  I thought I did a pretty good job of cleaning up after a set, but now I wonder.  I usually just wipe the C&D on the ball with a paper shop towel and I do see residue on the towel when done, but not this much.  I always end the cleaning process by wiping the ball with a clean damp towel and then dry the ball.  I also use a spinner.
Anyway, sorry so long, but I am curious if any of you see the same reaction??
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icewall

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Re: Observation using Clean & Dull
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2008, 12:49:03 PM »
I dont see what you are saying but I have my own method that I feel works wonders and is simple.

I just use a terry cloth towel or equivalent and then apply a large dollop of CnD. Then I rub it in a circular motion on half the ball but the key is to never stop moving... dont let it dry up on the surface. I usually rub for how much dirt or oil I feel the ball may have seen. then as it starts to dry I turn the towel over and spray it with water and clean it off.

I just did this last night on my brothers black widow which he swore his L/M buzz hooked more. now after the CnD treatment and a hit of 2000 then 4000 abralon it is back to life.

hope this helps as I think its not only the most effective but it is also just as simple as applying and rubbing it on the surface.


I personally dont like it on a spinner. for me the spinner (vertex 1/2hp) is just too fast for a gel type product and see no advantage in using it. I only prefer the spinner when using a watery style cleaner.

Im itching to try Remedy... if it cleaner better then Lane masters cleaner without the smell it already has won me over!
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lrtrees

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Re: Observation using Clean & Dull
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2008, 03:26:30 PM »
I should mention that I did not wait for the C&D to completely evaporate.  There was still some product on the ball that I was able to rub around when I saw the stuff I mentioned.  I also had the ball sitting on the spinner, but did not have the spinner on.  Cleaned about half the ball at a time.  I did turn on the spinner to wipe down the ball with a clean damp towel and then to dry the ball.
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Weaser

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Re: Observation using Clean & Dull
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2008, 08:14:25 PM »
Carl Hurd (CG Proshop - Carl)came up with this at least 3 or 4 years ago. For a polished ball, apply the CnD with a white scotchbrite by hand with minimal (no) pressure by hand. Let set for 30 seconds or so, remove with a wet towel then a dry one. Balls with surface, use a appropriate grit scotchbrite for application (I prefer gray) with light pressure by hand. DO NOT use a spinner - it will glaze the cleaner into the surface when heat is created.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Observation using Clean & Dull
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2008, 10:14:30 PM »
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Carl Hurd (CG Proshop - Carl)came up with this at least 3 or 4 years ago. For a polished ball, apply the CnD with a white scotchbrite by hand with minimal (no) pressure by hand. Let set for 30 seconds or so, remove with a wet towel then a dry one. Balls with surface, use a appropriate grit scotchbrite for application (I prefer gray) with light pressure by hand. DO NOT use a spinner - it will glaze the cleaner into the surface when heat is created.
 


Weaser has it right. I have been using this method for approx. the last 3 years. Prior to that I was using a spinner and getting a light glaze on the ball, even with light pressure. I mentioned it to Carl and he put me on to this method. After I remove the C & D with a wet towel and then a dry towel, (I use Scotts white paper shop towels for this) I spray the ball with water and then remove remove it with an old micro fiber towel this time.
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