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rosanj06

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Rubbing Alcohol
« on: April 07, 2009, 05:28:23 AM »
I have heard that rubbing alcohol can actually push oil into the ball, while actual ball cleaners help to extract it. I had a bottle of windex that I wa using and I just refilled the bottle with some rubbing alcohol. Is it a bad idea to be using rubbing alcohol?

I also poured a little bit of ball cleaner into the windex bottle. This special mixture has so many purposes, it especially cleans the beer pong table well after a long night

But really, will this be bad for my rocks in the long run?

 

charlest

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Re: Rubbing Alcohol
« Reply #31 on: April 11, 2009, 10:43:42 PM »
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- Neo-Tac's/Brunswick's Liquid Nitro


Brunswick purchased Neo-Tac? Disappointing -- very disappointing.

Time to look for new cleaners....


No, Brunswick bought the right to market them, near as I can tell.

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Maine Man

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Re: Rubbing Alcohol
« Reply #32 on: April 11, 2009, 11:10:24 PM »
I have been using a 50/50 mixture of Simple Green and Isopropyl Alcohol (91%) for years, with no adverse effects on any bowling balls.  This is also what we use in the pro shop, and have never had an issue with it.  We also use commercial cleaners from private companies (such as Remedy and Black Magic), but the 50/50 mixture gives you the most bang for your buck IMHO.
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