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Moon57

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What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« on: November 25, 2006, 12:02:14 AM »
Just wondering what everybody thinks the most adaptable coverstock to date has been.

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ChrispyBrownies

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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2006, 12:43:12 PM »
Activator jumps in my mind. . .
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2006, 12:45:35 PM »
No doubt in my mind that it has to be PK-18.I had one of the Danger Zones with the PK-18 coverstock that I did everything from 2000 polish to 320 grit sandpaper with ease.
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2006, 10:34:19 PM »
brunswicks powrkoil 18 or activator. both are very versatile when it comes to coarse sandings, fine sandings, polishing, resurfacing, oil extraction, etc. i've never had a problem with powrkoil 18 since it came out in 1995.

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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2006, 02:06:27 PM »
Columbia's Superflex must be on this list.  Superflex and PowerKoil 18 are the only two I would say have passed the test of time.  The Activator line and the Soaker covers from Dynothane might eventually be there as well.
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2006, 03:45:31 PM »
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2006, 04:09:59 PM »
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Columbia's Superflex must be on this list.  Superflex and PowerKoil 18 are the only two I would say have passed the test of time.


I agree.

Maybe even add Storm's Accutred
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2006, 09:29:55 PM »
Without a doubt PK18.

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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2006, 04:27:37 PM »
React-A-Tack from Visionary...

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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #9 on: December 02, 2006, 06:48:31 PM »
PK-18 from Brunswick had a Power Blitz could do anything with the cover and it worked.

Had a lot of success with the visioary react a tact too
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Re: What's the most adaptable coverstock to date?
« Reply #10 on: December 02, 2006, 06:54:26 PM »
I've had excellent success altering the surface of my One. From box to heavy scotch brite have had several totally different reactions and carry. It's now dull, and the first dull ball I've ever carried great with.