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lilpossum1

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Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« on: September 13, 2014, 10:25:49 AM »
With all the talk about surface changes lately,  I wonder if anyone is willing to share any unusual surface change tips that are not well known. Stuff like using newspaper for 20,000 grit for more length with less backend reaction without the over under of polish.
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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #61 on: March 18, 2015, 02:43:19 PM »
Quote from: vkowalski1970 on March 18, 2015, 02:32:35 PM
I've used both secret sauce and snake oil. They are both good but for me I seem to get a more consistent finish and reaction with snake oil. Just my preference. The sauce is simple to get a high shine but thats not what I usually want

+1.  I use both, and this has pretty much been my experience.
 
Actually, with the what can be achieved using 3000-4000 grit pads, I find myself using polish less and less. Especially on solids. I'll use polish to replicate the factory finish on pearls, but that's about it.
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L3nn0n

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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #62 on: March 18, 2015, 02:43:33 PM »
Quote from: vkowalski1970 on March 18, 2015, 02:32:35 PM
I've used both secret sauce and snake oil. They are both good but for me I seem to get a more consistent finish and reaction with snake oil. Just my preference. The sauce is simple to get a high shine but thats not what I usually want

Where can i get the snake oil?

Quote from: spmcgivern on March 18, 2015, 02:33:27 PM
Quote from: vkowalski1970 on March 18, 2015, 02:12:16 PM
I personally didn't like it. I only tried once Nd it left some serious swirl marks. I ended up redoing with snake oil

Agree with the above.  The polish isn't the best in my opinion, but their Power Gel Clean and Power Gel Scuff are very good in my opinion.

I agree on the cleaner, way better than the brunswick liquid cleaner I was using before.
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Brickguy221

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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #63 on: March 18, 2015, 03:26:43 PM »
Quote from: L3nn0n on March 18, 2015, 01:07:35 PM

I am gonna start with the Motiv method doing the 4 sides as it is shown on the Storm method. 15 seconds each side and then I'll see how it works. It is gonna be fun!

The Motiv Method has worked perfect for me thus far on Motiv balls. I use Siaair Pads to sand the ball and use very light pressure for the 15 seconds on 4 sides for each grit they recommend. Their method has brought the balls back to NIB finish every time for me.
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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #64 on: March 18, 2015, 03:35:07 PM »
Quote from: L3nn0n on March 18, 2015, 02:43:33 PM
Quote from: vkowalski1970 on March 18, 2015, 02:32:35 PM
I've used both secret sauce and snake oil. They are both good but for me I seem to get a more consistent finish and reaction with snake oil. Just my preference. The sauce is simple to get a high shine but thats not what I usually want

Where can i get the snake oil?

Quote from: spmcgivern on March 18, 2015, 02:33:27 PM
Quote from: vkowalski1970 on March 18, 2015, 02:12:16 PM
I personally didn't like it. I only tried once Nd it left some serious swirl marks. I ended up redoing with snake oil

Agree with the above.  The polish isn't the best in my opinion, but their Power Gel Clean and Power Gel Scuff are very good in my opinion.

I agree on the cleaner, way better than the brunswick liquid cleaner I was using before.

Get your Snake oil here as well as many other products they carry. The Remedy RX Ball Cleaner is a must and so is their Frankentape ... for me they are.

http://www.valentinobowling.com/
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L3nn0n

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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #65 on: March 25, 2015, 09:26:44 AM »
I started playing with the spinner. I used a Brunswick Aura Paranormal (65x3 3/8x70) and I took it to 1200, I used on the fresh on THS and the ball was a beast! Smooth, predictable but so strong, it was also so forgiving, when I missed outside, the ball make it back to the pocket without overreacting, when I missed inside the ball hold enough to not leave splits or washouts. Why such a strong ball, made for medium to heavy oil, with an agressive cover, reacted that good with such a high surface?

On the other hand, I used a Motiv Covert Revolt (60x 2 3/4x30) same conditions, but I took it to 2000 and while I liked the reaction I got when I hit my mark, the ball wasn't that forgiving with me. When I went outside the ball overhooked and I left like 3 splits and when I missed inside sometimes it didn't hold enough... Why do you think that happened? Should I take the Revolt to 1200 too?
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Re: Surface change "secrets an tricks"
« Reply #66 on: July 18, 2015, 08:46:47 PM »
I mix my own polish using a tube of toothpaste and water. I am very pleased with the result. It is super fine abrasive and pores are not clogged. It also smells good ;)
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