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Constantine

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Reinvent the LusterKing
« on: August 22, 2003, 03:52:35 AM »
I'm not a mechanical engineer, so I won't guess the ins & outs, but...

Why doesn't someone create an updated LusterKing?

The LusterKing uses a wax compound that doesn't do much for modern equipment.  It doesn't clean the ball.  The wax seals the pores which is generally counter-productive.

How much harder would it be to recreate the machine as a multipurpose machine? Have the machine loaded with several options including a cleaner and several liquid polishes of varying grits.  You could use the LCD screen to select the desired product and the machine would just squirt it on the ball and rub it in.

The concept wouldn't need to be as complex as an automated Haus system (although that would be cool).  I'm just envisioning a routine maintenence machine instead of a resurfacing machine.

I know that I'd use a ball maintenence machine a heck of a lot more often than I've ever stuck my ball in a LusterKing.
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Re: Reinvent the LusterKing
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2003, 07:36:08 PM »
Maybe it wouldnt be able to keep up with the changes in ball covers?

I dont know what the lead time is from R&D to the actual rollout but it might be obsolete by the time it gets to the bowling center floor.  I mean, how many different changes have there been in just the last couple of years?  Different particle loads, different particles, some balls require Trizact, some Scotchbrite, etc.  And if they require different types of polish for different grit levels, how many different kinds of polish would have to be loaded into the machine and how big would the unit end up being?  And could you imagine the problems involved in keeping it stocked by the local bowling center talent (employees)?

I think you have a good idea but I am not sure if it could be done.  Maybe it can be done and we will see it because of this topic.  If so, thanks.  
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Re: Reinvent the LusterKing
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2003, 07:52:50 PM »
I would actually like to see a machine that can polish and wetsand all in one.  I can remember tons of times the backends are flying and I need to hit the ball with a 1500 grit wetsanding to calm down the reaction.  Of course never in sanctioned play
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Re: Reinvent the LusterKing
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2003, 10:48:54 PM »
i must be the exception to the rule. i get great results with the trusty lustrekleen machine. these use rubbing and finishing compound not wax. my monster frenzy is wetsanded very smooth( 2,000 grit ) and was put through 3 full cycles in the lustrekleen machine. i get great length with plenty of backend reaction. i am fortunate enough to use a lustrekleen machine at my house that uses the brunswick rubbing and finishing compound and the machine itself is in great condition---the coating it puts on is uniformly even and smooth. many polishes on the market actually promote TOO much backend reation---something you don't want on wet/dry or drier lane conditions. the coating from the lustrekleen machine gives you great length and a milder backend.
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