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Title: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: frockc on March 02, 2005, 08:24:17 AM
I used a green scotch brite pad on my rule gp2 just because it seemed to work better then a towel i just want it back to the NIB finish so is this fine to use if i'm just applying a little pressure or will it change the surface of the ball??? I just do it by hand in small circles??  What is the original finish on the ball??
Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: frockc on March 02, 2005, 06:29:54 PM
I only did it once with the clean and dull ??? would it change the surface at all really??? If so what should i use instead just a towel?? I tried paper towels and they didn't seem to work...
Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: Brickguy221 on March 02, 2005, 06:46:02 PM
Instructions on C & D bottle says to use a Green Scotchbrite pad. Excaliber uses a gray pad. He puts some C & D on a Gray Scotchbrite pad and does the ball by hand. He applies the lighest pressure possible. Said this keeps the ball in NIB coverstock finish. I haven't tried it yet on mine, but when I do, I will start with the Gray pad and not the Green one.

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Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: frockc on March 02, 2005, 07:50:39 PM
Where do u get a gray scortch brite??? i can't find one
Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: C-G ProShop-Carl on March 02, 2005, 10:20:42 PM
frockc,

Box finish is 1500 smooth on the GP2. In most cases if you try to sand a ball to 1500 it will end up a bit less dull than the balls do NIB.

If you apply pressure while cleaning the GP2 with a green scotchbrite, it will definately dull the surface of the GP2 down from where it was NIB. Applying as little pressure as possible just kind of breaks oil/dirt out of the pours of the ball.

Grey scotchbrite can be found at a store that sells auto paint and supplies. The easiest method may be to find your local dealer of Dupont auto paint, they will have them there.  

I like the grey scotchbrite OR a worn out green scotchbrite because it will not really mark the surface of the ball much. I go in small circular motions.....it works like a charm.


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Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: tenpinspro on March 03, 2005, 04:44:10 AM
Hey frock,

Brian P at Track told me the finish was 1500 but I agree with Ex.  I also have a little more success in matching original covers with just a tad more grit then the actual number.  I'd say that the gray pad should be pretty close.  I suggested to TrimMan to not use a spinner (when applying Clean and Sheen)because it may end up polishing the ball some dependent upon how much pressure is applied.
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Title: Re: Scotch brite on my GP2
Post by: Brickguy221 on March 03, 2005, 09:22:28 AM
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I suggested to TrimMan to not use a spinner (when applying Clean and Sheen)because it may end up polishing the ball some dependent upon how much pressure is applied.
 

In addition to the Clean & Sheen, the C & D will also give the ball a light polish job if the C & D is removed with a spinner. After the 3rd or 4th time on my ball, it started to show signs as if I polished it really light. Since it works so great on the conditions I bowl on, I have left it that way. However, after discussing with EXCALIBER last night, I will start removing the C & D by hand (without spinner)to help eliminate the shine I am beginning to get.

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Edited on 3/3/2005 10:21 AM