Mike Cimba = Pba1g11

By doing this I am opening myself up to MASSIVE criticism, but the best thing I have ever used over an extended period, is a 60/30/10 mix of rubbing alcohol, acetone, and windex ( or any comparable glass cleaner.

  Yes, I know that rubbing alcohol isn't supposed to be a degreaser, and yes, I know that acetone can be harmful to your equipment if used improperly, and I know that windex is not a degreaser.

  I am not advocating the manufacture or use of this concoction, I am just saying it works for me.

  I know I will most likely be lambasted for this, but it really does work for me, and I have kept balls alive for longer periods of time than most by using this mixture.  I have never had any detrimental side effects ( balls cracking, balls softening, particles melting ) from using this mixture, but I use it in very small quantities, using it only as a superficial cleaner.  If my equipment gets to the point that it needs more than this, I take it to an approved shop to have it done, but this seems to lengthen the time between having to have them professionally cleaned and re-surfaced.
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Just call me Darreyl, it's much easier to say!

I use 409, Simply Green or a water/dishwash soap to remove the oil and gunk that builds up on my stuff at home or the shop with a spinner. One thing that I've found that works for me at tournaments or when on the road is the little Handi-wipe packets that you find in almost every resturant/gas station on the way out. I use about 3 0r 4 on each ball after I finish bowling,..they seem to leave the ball nice and clean, and take off the black and scuff marks with just a little rubbing..plus they travel right in my bag,..no spill, no muss, no fuss. And did I mention that they're free.
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