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n00dlejester

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Non-Abrasive Polishes
« on: June 29, 2008, 11:48:24 PM »
Well, now that I've had some experience in the realm of abrasive polishes, I think it's time to venture into the land of non-abrasive polishes.  From what I gather, all they do is shine up a ball and create length and possibly decrease the overall reaction.  Is this accurate?  What are your experiences with such polishes?  

Also, what are your favorites?  I've heard that the Lanemaster's Factory Finish and Brunswick's High Gloss polishes are good.  

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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2008, 07:53:49 AM »
I am not 100% sold on the diea that Brunswick's High Gloss Polish is truly abrasive-free. I just freshed up my Renegade's surface last weekend, and when I applied the big B stuff, the cotton cloth became as green as the ball's coverstock. This happened on other balls, too (e. g. Reaction Rip, Shock & Awe), and just looks like some fine compound is included. If you put the stuff between your fingers, you can feel the fine gritty stuff. But much finer than 3M's Finesse-It II.

Not sure on the Lanemasters polish, never had the chance to use it so far.
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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2008, 08:00:48 AM »

  You have to understand what happens to a surface when shined. You basically have two choices. You can "coat" the surface with a substance that fills in the tiny valleys and "levels" the surface, OR. you can remove the peaks from the surface to bring them down to the levels of the valleys. Now, I dont know about you, but I am not going to cover the actual coverstock of my ball with a foreign substance 9wax or polymer). I will use a 3000 grit or a 5000 grit to actually polish the ball surface. If a polish mfg says their product is abrasive free, then they are waxing your balls. Period.



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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2008, 11:33:38 AM »
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Well, now that I've had some experience in the realm of abrasive polishes, I think it's time to venture into the land of non-abrasive polishes.  From what I gather, all they do is shine up a ball and create length and possibly decrease the overall reaction.  Is this accurate?  What are your experiences with such polishes?  

Also, what are your favorites?  I've heard that the Lanemaster's Factory Finish and Brunswick's High Gloss polishes are good.  

Thanks!
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They most definitely do not decrease the overall reaction. In fact, no non-abrasive polish, in my experience so far, has ever decreased total reaction. However, abrasive polishes have, solely because you can apply too much of them and press too hard and affect the the final greit level too much.

There are "polishes" designed to decrease the backend reaction, like Delayed Reaction and COntrol-It, but they may be considered a 3rd class of polishes.

Non-abrasive polishes differ in the ease and amount of polish they add and how much length they add per degree of shine. YOu'll have to see for yourself once you try them.

The main ones I use are Brunswick's High Gloss polish, Legends Factory Finish polish, and now, Valentino's Snake Oil.

The main factor I like about them is that they do not change the underlying grit or sanding level on the ball. They ONLY add length. SO you always know what you have. That is one of the concerns I have with abrasive polishes: the grit or sanding level is a complete unknown and is actually different every time you re-do or even adjust the ball. But, to be 100% honest, so is every polish you put on a ball. You depend on your memory of looks and feel to do the same thing every time. Since we're not robots ... We do the best we can.
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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2008, 12:02:42 PM »
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The main ones I use are Brunswick's High Gloss polish, Legends Factory Finish polish, and now, Valentino's Snake Oil.



I'm with Charlest on the Brunswick's High Gloss polish and Legends Factory Finish polish, plus I also use 3M Finesse-It II some. I am testing the Valentino's Snake Oil this week. Just finished doing an AMF Heist with Resurrection a bit ago and then put on a light coat of Snake Oil.
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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2008, 03:22:49 PM »
There is a great non abrasive polish that is relatively unknown. It also smells great. It is not produced by a bowling manufacturer so it is hard to get. I do have some if anyone wants to try it. Message me for prices.  Thanks BEans
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Re: Non-Abrasive Polishes
« Reply #6 on: June 30, 2008, 08:47:31 PM »
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There is a great non abrasive polish that is relatively unknown. It also smells great. It is not produced by a bowling manufacturer so it is hard to get. I do have some if anyone wants to try it. Message me for prices.  Thanks BEans
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