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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: ChrispyBrownies on January 25, 2006, 10:32:16 AM

Title: SI sport shot Grit
Post by: ChrispyBrownies on January 25, 2006, 10:32:16 AM

what should i do to get a nice smooth reaction on my SI on Sport Shot conditions? what about an OI?

Thanks,
Chrispy
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Title: Re: SI sport shot Grit
Post by: cgilyeat on January 26, 2006, 05:22:03 AM

It depends on the amount of oil that's put out.  There is no single answer.

Title: Re: SI sport shot Grit
Post by: charlest on January 26, 2006, 05:35:55 AM

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It depends on the amount of oil that's put out.  There is no single answer.

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fwiw, i agree.
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Title: Re: SI sport shot Grit
Post by: dizzyfugu on January 26, 2006, 05:42:37 AM

Principally, sanding the ball will make it recat smoother and hook earlier (but not necessarily more). I'd suggest a test with a very high grit (2.000 or 1.500) and check reaction. This could already be enough.

Additionally, I read that a Rough Buff finish can also work well on an SI - but I am not sure if it can handle more oil.

I'd go with a sheen sanded finish for trial.
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Title: Re: SI sport shot Grit
Post by: fishbowler on January 27, 2006, 02:54:51 PM

see my post under Brunswick today.

220 grit wet sand.  then rubbing compound for several minutes bringing it up to a semi gloss sheen or dull gloss.  good hot water bath to make sure compound is gone.  for me the ball works wonderful now, so smooth and clean.
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