Hi Carl,

I have a question on your method of using the scotchbrite along with Clean n' Dull.

Could you fill in the blanks on which pad should I use with these balls?

Mean Machine
Arsenal Aggressive
Arsenal Artillery
Heat Blast

Thanks in advance.
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Scoot, I don't agree with you entirely. Partially but not entirely. For example on balls like a GP2 Carl taught me to use the gray scotch-brite pad very lightly by hand and no spinner and the ball ended up looking like  a NIB coverstock every time. I have found that using the gray pad for dull balls and white for pearl balls will not alter the coverstock, unless you would push too hard with the gray pad. Also you can leave a light sheen on the ball if you use the spinner to wipe the C & D off if you put much pressure on the rag at all. By hand it doesn't leave a sheen.

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Brick

Edited on 8/27/2006 6:50 PM

Brickguy,

You are correct bud. For the duller stuff I use different scotchbrites (when I clean my own, out of laziness I have scoot clean them sometimes). I rarely use a spinner to clean my stuff.

Buck,

To keep them OOB I would use:

Mean Machine: grey pad- VERY VERY little pressure (try to not put pressure at all).

Aggressive: grey pad...with very little pressure.

Artillery and Blast: I would use a white pad on both.


I would only use green or burgandy if the ball is lower than 800 grit OOB.

ALSO....I suggest the grey for the Mean...but if you want it a tad more dull than it is OOB you would simply just apply a bit more pressure.

If you have any other questions, just let me know.
Carl

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Hey Buck,

Remember that if you are using an older or used pad, the grit is slightly different.  Generically, I call a used burgundy = 600+, grey = about a 1000 and my used white can go to about 1400-1500.  

The grits that we mention and refer to are when they are in fresh or pretty new condition.  Just a reminder bud....btw, I love my Mean at 800, it opens up the lane even more...

I also do the process like Carl (don't clean at all..lol) mentions or states.  Varying pressure on new or older pads can create different surfaces.  High speed or slow speed on your spinner can also do the same...just more info for you guys.
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