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lrtrees

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3M Finesse-It II?
« on: August 20, 2009, 02:00:17 AM »
I seem to recall reading a number of times that car/boat products are not good to use on a bowling ball and am wondering if that theory has changed or is it just a few select products that we are considering?

I see several here mentioning that they are using this, 3M Finesse-It II and I am am wondering if that is a good thing?  And if so, what does it compare to?

Thanks, I am still learning.
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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2009, 03:13:45 PM »
Ive used this for several years on several bowlers balls.
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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2009, 03:19:25 PM »
It was used by Columbia for several years by name, and is probably the basis of many of the current polishes on the bowling market.
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lrtrees

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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2009, 03:43:10 PM »
Do we know approx the grit or finish it will apply to the ball?
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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 03:42:29 AM »
The stuff is great! It is a fine rubbing compound, intended to smooth out surfaces in the 2.000-4.000 grit scale. The result is a very even, shiny finish - looks like polished, but just the pure coverstock, no wax or the like.
The finish offers very good length through the heads and IMO a better control at the break point than many polishes. And a reactive surface becomes very tacky, so that pin mix upon impact is very good.
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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 04:23:52 AM »
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Do we know approx the grit or finish it will apply to the ball?


The bottle says it will remove 1500 grit (sandpaper)or finer scratches. I find this compares well to Ebonite Factory Finish.

There is more info on the 3M website, but I haven't been there in a while.
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Re: 3M Finesse-It II?
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2009, 06:27:37 PM »
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I seem to recall reading a number of times that car/boat products are not good to use on a bowling ball and am wondering if that theory has changed or is it just a few select products that we are considering?


There never has been any "theory" about applying car or boat products to bowling balls. It has always depended on the individual product. Basically, you always wanted a product that does not contain silicone/silicon which plugs the pores of resin compounds. Since Brunswick first produced resins, they have recommended auto rubbing and polishing compounds to polish their balls UNTIL they produced/purchased the right to market their own products.

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I see several here mentioning that they are using this, 3M Finesse-It II and I am am wondering if that is a good thing?  And if so, what does it compare to?
Lon


As Dizzy says above, Finesse-it is a light abrasive polishing compound that puts a nice wet look gloss on most balls. There is no specific grit rating that I am aware of. As with most, more depends on the grit level to which you sand the ball before applying the polish. I'd also agree with Dizzy that the level will often wind up in the 2000 grit FEPA(Abralon)/1000 grit US or higher range.

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