Author Topic: Discoloring of ball. (Read 2721 times)

jaf1224 · « **on:** June 26, 2004, 10:00:31 PM »

I have a Sonic X that I cleaned with a Isopropyl Alcohol. Not thinking it could cause any harm, I left the bowling rag on top of the ball and put it in my bag. I also left the bag in my car so it was exposed to heat, as well. I pulled the ball out yesterday and now I have two spots on the ball that are almost completely white. It doesn't appear that the surface has changed or anything, just looks like two white stains. Has anyone experienced this and do you think getting the ball resurfaced would bring back the original color in those two areas. I'm not all that worried about it but I just bought the ball so I feel like I have already messed it up a little. Also, I don't want to raise any suspicion with anyone during league play.

TheBowlingKid25 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2004, 01:02:56 PM »

Well, I recomend to not use alchahol in the first place. But most likely leaving it in the heat, on the ball let it soak into the coverstock a bit, and I guess the chemical mixture messed with it. As for resurfacing to bring it back, maybe, maybe not. It could be to the inside of the cover, could be just a little tiny bit. You could always soak the whole ball and make it all white lol
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jaf1224 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2004, 01:13:22 PM »

Lol. I was just joking with my girl about that last night. I think that would make a pretty nice looking ball. Yeah, I try not to use alcohol but I was out of Power House by Ebonite (what I normally use) and figured I would try alcohol. I guess I have learned my lesson on that.

J_Mac · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2004, 01:19:14 PM »

Most likely over time this spot will fade. I've seen discoloring like this on an Inferno, but it was only where the track was. Looked kind of odd, because there was this whitish/grey ring all the way around the ball. I have seen the ball since then and it no longer has the ring. Looks like it will go away, just not certain how, why, or when.

If you've had the ball for a while and use it a lot, a trip through the Hook Again process might take care of it. If not you're only out the cost to get that ball working like new again.

Just my $2/100...
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jaf1224 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2004, 01:24:42 PM »

Thanks JMac. I just bought the ball actually so it only has about 5 to 10 games on it. Hopefully, it will fade away. I'm not too concerned about it but I am in my first league and don't really know how people react to stuff like that. Don't want anyone to think I am using something illegal on the ball.

jaf1224 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2004, 01:29:44 PM »

Hammerass... Why do I have to be a troll just because I am new to a sport and don't know everything that someone of your brilliance does? I apologize for not knowing half of what you do. I wasn't being cheap. If you can read... my previous post said I just ran out of... Power House! Yeah, the same cleaner you use.

Why don't you quit being a smarta** and lend a helping hand to those that aren't as knowledgeable as others?

LuvThatWhiteDot · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2004, 06:14:23 PM »

I use 91% alcohol after each bowling session and then gritless cleanser (similar to Soft Scrub) once a month.

I'd hardly call myself cheap. I like and frequently use Neo-Tac's Liquid Nitro, but nothing gets the surface of the ball as squeaky-clean as the alcohol.

YMMV.
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tenpinspro · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2004, 07:48:47 PM »

Hey Jaf,

I've seen this happen hundreds of times, literally. Honestly, couldn't say that it was the alcohol but more so the colder temp exposure. It doesn't have to be real cold either, just about 50 to even maybe low 60. All types of balls have come into my shop feeling a little cold on the surface but even just applying heat to the cover(dry towel on my high speed spinner), the discoloration went away. I wouldn't worry about it, it also fades in time. Hope this helps explain some...
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jaf1224 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 28, 2004, 07:28:47 AM »

Thanks for the input everyone. No more alchohol for me

Thanks Hammer for clearing that up.

Ragnar · « **Reply #9 on:** June 28, 2004, 10:58:52 AM »

Just want to point out that balls will sometimes become discolored as a result of something other than alcohol. I have a basement that will, after heavy rains, sometimes flood - maybe 4 or 5 inches of water in some areas. I've left bowling balls there that sat in water for a bit and "faded" or whatever. The color returned to normal after a while.
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JohnP · « **Reply #10 on:** June 28, 2004, 02:54:12 PM »

If you think rubbing alcohol doesn't clean the surface of the ball, pick up a house ball that looks really dirty, put some alcohol on a paper towel, wipe the ball's surface then look at the towel. Now if you're trying to get oil off the surface or out of the cover use something else, but alcohol is great for belt marks and other surface crud. And this comes from someone that runs a pro shop and cleans balls quite often. -- JohnP

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