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General Category => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: JoBu on February 11, 2009, 08:17:17 AM

Title: Is this legal?
Post by: JoBu on February 11, 2009, 08:17:17 AM
I know that in a sanctioned tournament you cannot alter the coverstock of the ball in anyway once you start. But my question is, I use tape in my thumb hole and I've been having issues where when I pull the tape out, it's leaving the sticky crap behind it. The only way I can clean the ball at home is by using like acetone on a rag or something to clean it out.

Now, if I'm in a tournament and I pull out the tape and have the sticky stuff left, can I go to my bag and put acetone on a towel and clean out the thumb hole? or is that illegal? I would not be touching the cover at all, just a towel in the thumbhole.

Thanks
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: Hogsharley on February 11, 2009, 04:27:07 PM
http://www.bowl.com/specs/ballCleaner.aspx

You're allowed to clean your ball at any time. You cannot alter it by sanding it. You'll have to check if acetone is an approved cleaner.
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Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: Cobalt Bomb on February 11, 2009, 04:41:56 PM
You are allowed to clean inside your finger or thumb holes with acetone, even under a situation you described. You are NOT allowed to use acetone at ANY time on the outside of the ball as it alters the surface.

If you do use acetone to clean the thumbhole during competition you need to make sure you do not get any on the outside of the ball or look like you are. Don't use the acetone towel to wipe the ball, etc.
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: J_w73 on February 11, 2009, 04:43:16 PM
Acetone is not legal to use on the ball "surface" at anytime.  I would find another option to avoid the debate and possible conflict. You could also give USBC a call and they should let you know the definate "yes" or "no" on it.
They are pretty easy to get a hold of and willing to help.  That is what we pay our dues for, so use it.
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Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: JessN16 on February 11, 2009, 05:48:26 PM
Rubbing alcohol, which is legal at all times, gets tape residue out with a little bit of elbow (or finger?) grease.

Jess
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: los2003 on February 11, 2009, 05:54:31 PM
they have the little tape residues towelettes they work great
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: on February 11, 2009, 06:15:58 PM
I keep a 4 oz. bottle of "Goo Gone" in my bag since the Columbia Tape Residue Removers were discontinued.

Is anyone aware if another company has a similar product?


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Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: los2003 on February 11, 2009, 06:21:35 PM
I didn't even know.. I ordered mine from bowlingball.com

I still have 2 boxes


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I keep a 4 oz. bottle of "Goo Gone" in my bag since the Columbia Tape Residue Removers were discontinued.

Is anyone aware if another company has a similar product?


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: JoBu on February 11, 2009, 06:29:23 PM
awesome, thanks everybody. I never even thought of using goo gone....I'll just throw that in my bag and use that instead so I don't get questioned on what I'm doing.
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: on February 11, 2009, 06:35:17 PM
quote:
I didn't even know.. I ordered mine from bowlingball.com

I still have 2 boxes


quote:
I keep a 4 oz. bottle of "Goo Gone" in my bag since the Columbia Tape Residue Removers were discontinued.

Is anyone aware if another company has a similar product?


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com

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They apparently had a problem with them drying out. One of our distributors said they have a bunch of them that were unopened, but dried out.

I also saw them online, but I'm leary of buying them only to find out they've gone bad.


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Lane Carter, Strike Zone Pro Shops - Salt Lake City, Utah
Brunswick Pro Shop Staff
www.brunswickbowling.com
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: JohnP on February 11, 2009, 09:55:43 PM
Goo Gone will do the job.  I wipe the residue left after using the GG out with rubbing alcohol.  --  JohnP
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: mmcfarland300 on February 12, 2009, 08:01:25 AM
You can also go to your local drugstore and get the small alchohol prep pads they are virtually the same thing.
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: rvmark on February 12, 2009, 03:14:11 PM
I have had some success with a little elbow grease and Valentino's Remedy RX getting tape residue off and it is approved for use during competition by the USBC.

Mark
Title: Re: Is this legal?
Post by: tc300 on February 12, 2009, 03:20:55 PM
just mix some acetone in with the rubbing alcohol....30/70 is what i do..  there never know.