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thedjs

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Lane shine question
« on: February 24, 2017, 02:00:56 PM »
I have an Ebonite Warrior Elite that I could not use(too strong) at the box finish (500/2000).  I changed the surface to 500/2000/3000 and now I have a ball that is usable provided there is some oil in the fronts.  After about 9 games it looks like the ball has shined up somewhat but I haven't noticed a real difference in overall reaction yet.  My question is, how often should I hit the surface with the 3000 pad?  Also is it necessary to go all the way back to 500/2000/3000 each time? 

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charlest

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Re: Lane shine question
« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2017, 07:33:18 PM »
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The reason I asked is when I have used Clean N Dull or Hook It in the past it tended to change the surface from gloss to dull. That is why I wondered if it was "slightly melting" the surface grit and therefore changing it.
Your answer has convinced me to use these products when they are needed vs. general cleaning agents that work when cleaning a ball right after use in league as an example. 
Thank you for your response.

I have read that some people dulled a polished ball when using C&D on a spinner. I have not done that. I usually use C&D by hand, using the spinner's cup as an easy rotation device to facilitate the use of C&D on the ball's surface.

I have never used Hook-it on a ball while it was spinning.

So I assume both COULD make a ball dull when used on a spinner; for that reason, if, for no other, I don't and have never tried using either cleaner while the ball is spinning. I would SUGGEST that no one do this either. There are easier and safer way sot dull a ball. The spinner does not help clean a ball.
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