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bowlingmsy

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Problems with my Dirty Bomb
« on: December 05, 2004, 06:52:24 PM »
Recently, I purchased the Dirty Bomb. Out of box finish
this thing is an absolute bomb. Then I applied Doc's Elixir
on the ball, however this makes it slides too far and hits the
pins lightly. Then I had the ball sanded to 600 grit, apply
the Ebonite Extender Polish followed by Doc's Elixir. The
same problem still persists. I am using this ball on medium
conditions. Suggestions on how to overcome this problem is
highly appreciated.
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toddler95

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Re: Problems with my Dirty Bomb
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2004, 05:53:15 AM »
I have applied the elixer to my Classic Zone, & have had no recovery problems with the ball.  It too has the activator coverstock on it.
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: Problems with my Dirty Bomb
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2004, 12:28:38 PM »
My experience is that Elixir works very well on sanded or matte finish balls.  For me at least, I get a lot of over/under reaction when used on polished equipment.  I have never used it on Activator covers though...  maybe DOC can be of more help here...?

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bowlingmsy

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Re: Problems with my Dirty Bomb
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2004, 08:48:14 PM »
Well, I'm not sure whether the Activator coverstock do not interact well with
Doc's Elixir. I have applied the Elixir on both the Solid Uranium and Uranium
Pearl. I still get strong reactions for both as they were out of box finish.
I sanded the Solid Uranium to 600 grit before applying the Elixir. For this
condition it needs two coatings of the Elixir. For the Uranium Pearl I apply a coat of the Elixir, it still has a strong backend reaction. I just don't know
what went wrong with my Dirty Bomb.
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dirtbikebowler

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Re: Problems with my Dirty Bomb
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2004, 09:26:16 PM »
Just bowl with it a couple games 1st and see if a little pop comes back, Ive neevr had any problems with my balls, some ive put docs one after use coupel others i put on right when i got the ball.

LIke i said jsut throw a coupel games and see if anything comes back, if that dont work, hit it up with a little bit of grey scotch brite pad, or just keep bowlign til the docs wears off. after about 30 or so games.
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