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trash heap

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Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« on: March 03, 2014, 09:50:42 AM »
Once again, a heated argument started at the lanes over cleaners. I gave a suggestion, and someone had a strong opinion on it.

First there was a miscommunication. The ball cleaner I suggested was powerhouse dull. The person who was opposed to this thought I meant the powerhouse power wash.  He basically stated that power wash was junk. I tried to restated my opinion, but he insisted what I stated was wrong.

His comment was power wash puts a residue on his ball that he can't remove. I tried to explain that it's not the powerful of cleaner, but is legal to use during competition. It's not going to give you a deep clean, but I think it cleans the ball some. I spray it on paper towel and see dirt on the paper towel when I wipe it clean.

He is a firm believer in alcohol. That is all he uses and he believes it cleans the ball better than any manufacturer cleaner out there.

I am looking for some clarification. I remember charlest putting an extensive list of good cleaners out there. Ones that can be used during competition and the ones that really deep clean the ball (Only can be used after competion).

I want to reccomend what is best to these people.
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Re: Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2014, 10:07:55 AM »
Here's an old thread where dougb asked me if I could summarize some of the cleaners I have used.

http://www.ballreviews.com/coverstock-preparation/charlest-please-grace-us-with-your-knowledge-t297691.0.html

Keep in mind that Neo-Tac has some new cleaners and compounds that I have not yet tried. PLUS Neo-Tac now says that Renew-It's grit level is 3000 (they originally told me 2000 more than a few years ago)
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Re: Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2014, 10:30:02 AM »
Thanks.

Curious. Where do you alcohol in the list as a cleaner?
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Re: Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2014, 10:47:44 AM »
Thanks.

Curious. Where do you alcohol in the list as a cleaner?

I don't. I don't consider a decent ball cleaner at all. It will clean some dirt but has no effect on lane oil at all. You might as well use water or spit.
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Re: Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2014, 02:09:52 PM »


First there was a miscommunication. The ball cleaner I suggested was powerhouse dull. The person who was opposed to this thought I meant the powerhouse power wash.  He basically stated that power wash was junk. I tried to restated my opinion, but he insisted what I stated was wrong.


Mike, for my $.02, I recommend Powerhouse Clean n Dull which Jeff highlights in his post on cleaners, polishes, compounds, etc. Clean n Dull is a good deep cleaner which does not contain abrasives. Although it has the word "dull" in the title, Clean n Dull will not dull your finish.
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Re: Looking for Charlest post on cleaners.
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2014, 09:20:49 PM »
Clean n dull is the only product i use effectively to get stubborn dirt from the curtain
it wont affect the surface or polish at all, gets em squeaky clean

the only other product i have used on lane is the powerhouse adrenaline wipes
they work quite well, although they are on the expensive side