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lilphyzx

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rule polishing question and dilema
« on: August 10, 2005, 01:20:51 AM »
Hey fellas I admit i havent been exactly excited about my rule. I have changed the drill twice. Currently I have it drilled with the pin slightly below and to the right of fingers with the cg at 90 degrees with the mb stacked below the pin. It seems to work a little better on synthetics but its is useless on wood. The problem is i bowl mainly on woods and see synthetics on occasion. It seems to burn up on everything i throw it on. I usually see between 7 and 9 flare rings about a inch apart from each other and the ball will just die on the backend. I have been thinking about putting some polish on it to get the ball up the lane and get me that booming backend i think i should have. What do you guys think I should polish it too?
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charlest

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Re: rule polishing question and dilema
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2005, 09:45:04 AM »
If you're getting 7-9" of flare (a VERY high amount) and it seems to be too strong for the oil you see, polish is one of the next possible steps. The other one is a finer grit of sanding. If the original box surface is 1500 grit or so, then either
- take it to 2000 or even 4000 grit (abralon pads), or
- add a light coat of polish.

If you want a to try a heavy coat of polish, personally, I'd be inclined to first sand it to around 800 grit, then add a medium coat of polish. If you get to a very fine sanding and then add polish, you may be better off with a weaker ball.

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Re: rule polishing question and dilema
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2005, 09:57:13 AM »
I agree with Charles' assessment. Sounds like the ball is just too strong for you.

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rx7lover86

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Re: rule polishing question and dilema
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2005, 09:59:17 AM »
Definatly polish it, it's not a big deal you can always take it off.  Personally I either take it to the pro shop, or on occasion I have used the machine at the house.  I know some people don't trust those things, and others swear not to use them.  But I had no problem with it, the one I use isn't a lustre king, but I'd imagine they would do the same thing.
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lilphyzx

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Re: rule polishing question and dilema
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2005, 10:28:41 AM »
Im suprised its so strong in box condition. I may add a light coat of polish or maybe put it at whatever the xception comes at out of box.
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spanky

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Re: rule polishing question and dilema
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2005, 07:11:33 PM »
The Rule's cover is very accommodating to surface adjustments. I have adjusted mine quite a bit. When I was consistently seeing a heavier volume of oil in my center, I kept it 600 dull (fresh green scotchbrite). This gave me a nice step down from my Animal. Conditions were changing and less oil out made this ball too strong, and I added some light polish. I have gone back and forth a few times, and now have a few coats of Magic Shine on it, as I have added the X5.0 to the mix. I can now use the Rule when the 5.0 moves too much on the back or is hitting weak. The polish defeinately helps get it down the lane farther and delay the roll.

Mine is drilled 4.5 x 4 mb, 4 1/8 above mid line (pin over ring)
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