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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: kingpin268 on October 07, 2005, 07:45:31 AM

Title: Scuffing by Hand?
Post by: kingpin268 on October 07, 2005, 07:45:31 AM

I've finally got some Scotchbrites, my dad had some in the garage. The color looks grey and burgandy so I take it there 1000(?) and 320-400 grit respectively?

Also, what's the best method as to scuff the ball? Circular motions I know but do I wet the scotchbrite itself or wet the ball and then sand? Any advice? I'm scuffing my Ultimate Inferno because it just cant stay sanded. lol. 10 games and it looks polished up.
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Title: Re: Scuffing by Hand?
Post by: charlest on October 07, 2005, 03:52:04 PM

If you're doing just a casual scuffing, as implied by the word, versus a full sanding, then what I do is just put the nylon pad in the palm of one hand, lay the ball on it and spin the ball with the other hand, lightly about 1/3 to 1/2 a rotation at a time,letting gravity and the weight of the ball do the job.

Rotate the ball slightly and do a little more. The idea is to just "touch-up" the surface, as you seem to be implying, or, if the ball is polished, what this process does is what we often refer to as "cracking the surface" of the ball.
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Edited on 10/7/2005 6:22 PM

Title: Re: Scuffing by Hand?
Post by: kingpin268 on October 07, 2005, 04:35:28 PM

Thanks Charlest. That's what I wanted to know.
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