Author Topic: Thing surface (Read 6011 times)

scotts33 · « **on:** January 12, 2004, 02:05:45 AM »

Hey DT'ers--I've been using my Thing at 1000 grit surface grey pad. First 50 or so games real nice reaction. Use a spinner and ball cleaned after every set. Have not used Elixr on it. Lately ball seems to pick up shine after using about 5 frames. It didn't do that earlier. Take it down to 1000 again after cleaning and same thing. Ball lopes to much and leaves 10's. Any suggestion on how to keep it at 1000 thru a set?

Thanks,
Scott

Strapper_Squared · « **Reply #16 on:** January 14, 2004, 12:08:04 PM »

Since the covers are "designed" to absorb oil, is it possible that using the Thing with a dull surface (It would have to be a decent amount of oil to use it at 1000 grit) has caused it to soak up a bunch of oil? Even though this cover is designed not to allow oil to lay on the surface, at some point it has to get saturated. If this is the case, I could see the ball becoming shiny...or even feeling oily after a few frames. The oil just doesn't have anywhere else to go! If nothing else seems to work for you, it may be worth while trying one of the various methods described under the coverstock prep forum to remove some of the accumulated lane oil.

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jimensminger · « **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2004, 12:23:18 PM »

18 posts on the surface of one ball,...tough crowd.

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jimensminger · « **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2004, 12:36:56 PM »

I guess it beats bragging about our bowling prowness,..er or lack there-of.

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charlest · « **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2004, 02:37:39 PM »

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Since the covers are "designed" to absorb oil, is it possible that using the Thing with a dull surface (It would have to be a decent amount of oil to use it at 1000 grit) has caused it to soak up a bunch of oil? Even though this cover is designed not to allow oil to lay on the surface, at some point it has to get saturated.

While anything is posisble, as far as I can tell so far, this is highly improbable. Oil absorption and dissipation is the Soaker cover's forte, strength. Several of us have the Element and use it regularly on medium-heavy oil with the cover at 800-1200 DULL; it must be absorbing enough to make me worry about 16 lb balls going over the weight limit for the ABC Nationals, but not enough to worry about this oil affecting the ball's performance.

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charlest · « **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2004, 02:40:46 PM »

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Charlest is right about the ReNew-It... I think it was Jeffrevs that called Neo-Tac demanding to know the differences in all their products. They told him that Renew-it does work as a cleaner and polish.

However, both Hook it and Renew it are cleaners...but Renew it also is a light polish.....
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Jeff,

But it seems to me that it cannot be regarded as a light polish if it will take a ball in 60 seconds from 400 grit to 2000 grit, as this indicates. See:
http://www.bowlersparadise.com/shop/cp/neo-tac/
The first Neo-Tac item is ReNew-It.

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scotts33 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2004, 04:54:32 PM »

Thanks ALL for their responses. My understanding of Renew It has changed after reading charlest's and JeffRevs responses.

Good education here this is what ballreviews should be......IMO.

FYI.....not a high rev player but would not use an Element on this THS. Have more revs than 75-80% of bowlers I bowl with on most teams.

Thanks everyonbe and will state that I do love the DT balls I have purchased both Thing and Thing Returns. Will be trying more in the future.

Scott

Phillip Marlowe · « **Reply #22 on:** January 15, 2004, 09:42:50 AM »

And we all bowl happily ever after?
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charlest · « **Reply #23 on:** January 15, 2004, 10:51:17 AM »

newguy wrote:

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The moral of the story is do not make this more complicated than it really is. Soaker coverstocks suck it in dissapates it and keep performing.The balls do not gain weight ( they watch their carbs) and if you clean them with soap and water they will live a long and happy performing life. THE END.

Wow, this is getting downright spooky. They absorb the oil and make it disappear?? Talk about industrial secrets!! Gas stations are going to want to buy Elements to roll around in their oil spills.

OK, soap and water it is.
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Jeffrevs · « **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2004, 10:55:23 AM »

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newguy wrote:
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The moral of the story is do not make this more complicated than it really is. Soaker coverstocks suck it in dissapates it and keep performing.The balls do not gain weight ( they watch their carbs) and if you clean them with soap and water they will live a long and happy performing life. THE END.

Wow, this is getting downright spooky. They absorb the oil and make it disappear?? Talk about industrial secrets!! Gas stations are going to want to buy Elements to roll around in their oil spills.

Don't even TRY to go there......I've tried (Phil can't stand me !

) and that's the answer you'll get regarding Soaker !

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Phillip Marlowe · « **Reply #25 on:** January 15, 2004, 11:29:00 AM »

Better living through chemistry.

Phil, I DON'T CARE how it works, just keep putting it on bowling balls.

By the way, when are you going to put this coverstock on a Vendetta core...hint, hint, hint, HINT.
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jimensminger · « **Reply #26 on:** January 15, 2004, 12:15:56 PM »

Believe it or not, the Gurus at D/T are always open to suggestions on equipment, with in reason of course. I suggested to otherguy the other day that they come out a ball 30% larger in diameter,...he turned that idea down. I thought that was well within reason...ha. But they do like new ideas.
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Sir Bowl-A-Lot · « **Reply #27 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:39:54 PM »

What type of soap do you recommend new guy? Also do you suggest I clean my Anomaly after each 3 game set like I got in the habit of doing with my Vendetta Particle?
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Sir Bowl-A-Lot · « **Reply #28 on:** February 09, 2004, 03:11:06 PM »

I have never cleaned a ball with DAWN before, are these steps the right way of cleaning a Soaker new guy? (I'm sure I'm making more of this than it really is, but oh well.)

1. Take a very small amount of DAWN soap and mix it with warm water and put it into a spray bottle.

2. Place the ball on the spinner and spray some of the solution onto a paper towel or rag.

3. Begin cleaning the ball on the ball spinner with the towel.

4. Take a separate damp towel (dampened with only water) and wipe the excess DAWN solution off of the ball.

5. Wipe off any excess water with a clean dry towel.

6. Repeat for the remainder of the ball.

Sound about right? I just want to make sure I don't hurt the magical properties of my new Anomaly!

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Edited on 2/9/2004 4:08 PM

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