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FastTracker33

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Resurfacing
« on: July 07, 2008, 02:06:11 AM »
Hello guys, when is it good for a little resurfacing on a ball? My Rising keeps getting chunked up a little, but it only has 28 games on it. Would resurfacing the ball, and refinishing it be bad for the ball? I don't want to ruin such a great ball, in any way!

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charlest

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Re: Resurfacing
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2008, 10:27:48 AM »
If the "chunks" interfere with the rolling and/or tracking or ball reaction, they should be sanded smooth(er).

In my opinion -

Resurfacing usually refers to a ball whose track is so engrained, so rough, it interferes seriously with length. This usually requires taking the ball way down to the 180 - 240 grit range, in general, and removing as much of the chips and scratches as possible without removing too much coverstock.

SOme of these fine finished current balls, like 1500 - 2000 grit US scale or 4000 grit Abralon, need to be refreshed on a regular basis because the rev rate on lane surfaces change that smooth surface into rougher ones over time. This is just light enough with the right one piece of abrasive to restore the ball to its proper surface finish
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Re: Resurfacing
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2008, 10:37:52 AM »
^^^ What Jeff said.^^^

If the dings are on your track, and they're deep enough to plug you might consider that an option. Most centers have agreements with their pro shops to repair that type of thing at no cost to you. Have them use clear ball plug so it matches the color perfectly, too.

Normal track wear is a minor resurface job, but some gouges are deep enough that if you tried to sand them smooth you'd have to remove too much cover stock, and I've seen unqualified pro shops leave flat spots on the ball by just working on one area.


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Re: Resurfacing
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2008, 10:40:24 AM »
Our shop usually charges about $20-$30 for a rejuvenate (oil extraction) and resurface. Most are $20, the worst balls are around $30.


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FastTracker33

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Re: Resurfacing
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2008, 11:08:57 AM »
Thanks for the responses, everyone! Resurfacing really doesn't cost that much, either, so i'm not worried about that.

Anyways, the chips are all kind of light, and I got a chunk right out of the logo (the logo is in my track).. So maybe a slight resurfacing will do. I don't think it will need a real heavy resurfacing at all, really.
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