Post by: Visionary 4626 on December 14, 2011, 11:27:26 PM
I would like BR commenters opinions on the best ball cleaner on the market today. Also, what cleaner is the best bang for the buck.
Thanks for your response.
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Post by: Gunny on December 15, 2011, 07:56:52 AM
In my opinion the best cleaner is
(not a bad price either)
Best bang for buck as far as money well spent
(which it's still a good cleaner)
I used Remedy Rx for the past year or so, and just switched to the Storm because of cost efficiency as of late. Both do an outstanding cleaning job, can't go wrong with either one.
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Post by: scotts33 on December 15, 2011, 08:16:16 AM
Ball Cleaner for use during sanctioned play or for prior to or after competition?
For during I like Remedy RX.
For prior to or after I like Neo-Tac Hook-IT, Lane Masters High Performance Cleaner, Track/Powerhouse Clean and Dull. C&D I use at home for balls that I use a lot every other week or so. I use LM Cleaner after league/tourney at lanes. The prior to/after cleaners are stronger and pull more dirt grime off of ball cover than approved cleaners for during.....I take a white paper towel and always remove more grime even if I use an approved cleaner during. I believe that to be key for long lasting ball life.
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Post by: Minnesota Don on December 15, 2011, 09:25:12 AM
My vote is for Lane Masters cleaner. Needs ventilation to use but will out clean any cleaner I have ever used. Only drawbacks are it is strong and needs ventilation and cannot be used during competition. I have removed significant dirt from balls that have been "cleaned" by other cleaners. I and several friends who use this cleaner have not had any type of ball death with any ball since using this cleaner, over 3 years now. We clean every ball after every set bowled. We never place a dirty ball back in the bag or locker which may also account for the longevity of the ball action.
Cost from Buddies is a little more than a $1.00 per oz if you order the 32oz bottles and oder enough to get free shipping. Been able to convince the local pro shop to stock it and our cost is now about $.70 per oz after tax.
Post by: T_Bone on December 15, 2011, 11:30:01 AM
Has anyone ever tried the lane stripper from a lane machine? I wonder how that would work.
Post by: Visionary 4626 on December 15, 2011, 01:06:45 PM
Thanks everyone for the replies so far.
What is your opinion of Ultimate's Black Magic?
Thanks.
T Scott
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Post by: badbeard on December 15, 2011, 03:00:07 PM
Post by: charlest on December 15, 2011, 03:33:21 PM
It's a good cleaner for during bowling. Smells very strong.
It's not as good as the after/before cleaners mentioned above.
"None are so blind as those who will not see."
Post by: charlest on December 15, 2011, 03:34:40 PM
But that white gel is hard to use at the alleys and it's difficult to transfer into smaller containers.
It's a decent cleaner for during bowling. The after/before cleaners are still stronger.
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Post by: sevenpin63 on January 07, 2012, 02:46:45 PM
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Post by: jodyk24 on January 08, 2012, 12:50:08 PM
Visionary 4626 ...
I like Ultimate Black Magic to use as everyday cleaner after league and tournaments. Leaves the bowling ball feeling tacky after use. I like Clean and Dull for a deeper cleaner when I feel the ball needs a good cleaning.
There are several other cleaners that will do just as well. Most of them are good, it is just a matter of choice.
jodyk24
Post by: Steven on January 08, 2012, 02:54:55 PM
Edited by Steven on 1/8/2012 at 3:55 PM
Post by: ithinkican on January 08, 2012, 02:57:40 PM
lane masters high performance cleaner is very good. i also use powerhouse ball cleaner becuase it is fairly cheap if you buy it in bulk
Post by: On Fire on January 11, 2012, 09:46:13 PM
Here are my choices of ones you should try:
Cleaner: Motiv Power Gel, Ultimate Black Magic Rejuvenator, Remedy RX, Powerhouse Power Wash
Polisher: Ultimate Black Magic
Deep Cleaner: Clean 'N' Dull
Another deep cleaner you might want to look at is the new Ebonite Adrenaline Wipes, alot of good comments about that product so far.
Post by: Good Times Good Times on January 13, 2012, 09:50:06 AM
Right now rotating between a few cleaners.
I'm using Neo-Tac Hook It at the moment, have a quarter bottle of Motiv Clean Gel left and a brand new bottle of clean n'dull unopened.
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Post by: HAMBONE on January 13, 2012, 10:17:49 AM
The Brunswick center I bowl at is notorious for black junk all over the ball.
Hook-It is the only cleaner I have used that is able to remove it.
Drop and give me 10
Post by: Visionary 4626 on January 13, 2012, 11:17:24 AM
Thanks again!
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Post by: Steven on January 13, 2012, 11:31:57 AM
What do you think about Hook-It relative to Motiv Clean?
Post by: Good Times Good Times on January 13, 2012, 12:54:17 PM
I'd rank Hook It ahead of the Motiv Gel as far as effectiveness. Hook it is better at removing the belt / smudge marks. However, Motiv Gel is probably more economical financially. I got a really big bottle for like 11 bucks as I just wanted to give it a shot.
Clean n'Dull is probably the cleaner i'd take as my first choice though. Remedy is good too.
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Post by: HAMBONE on January 13, 2012, 01:23:12 PM
I just made a best offer and bought 10 bottles at a reduced price.
Check his other items also 32 oz Hook it gel $10.00
You cannot beat this.
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Post by: clint191 on January 13, 2012, 01:39:12 PM
That guy would probably get a lot more sales if he'd put "bowling ball cleaner" in his description title???? Just a suggestion....
Post by: charlest on January 13, 2012, 09:36:39 PM
FWIW, (this is my opinion only)
Motiv's Gel Clean is pretty good for a bowling ball-specific cleaner permitted to be used during
bowling. Remedy, Knock-out, Zapp-it, Liquid Nitro and Black Magic Rejuvenator are all very good "during bowling" cleaners. Much better than any isopropyl alcohol.
That said, they cannot compare to the power of the cleaners permitted before or after bowling. I'm talking about Hook-It, Clean and Dull and Lanemasters cleaner. These will remove type of dirt that the water-based" permitted during bowling" cleaners cannot handle. Personally, I have not yet added Adrenaline Wipes into this category or power cleaners. (Adrenaline wipes are permitted to be used during bowling, but, note, they are not specifically marketed as a cleaner.)
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Post by: piquabowling on February 02, 2012, 07:20:43 PM
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Post by: 42swaff on February 02, 2012, 08:20:25 PM
in my opinon and ive tried a lot of cleaners Black magic rejuvantor is by far the best, and when i dont have it around i use straight acetone that i pick up at target, it actually gets the pores open on a ball and gets the oil out
jeff
Post by: roylay on March 02, 2012, 08:37:17 PM
I make my own cleaners, USBC approved anytime. I have Front 9, and Late Shift. I sell it through local Pro Shops, as well as on BBE. Not trying to start a for sale thread here, just saying.
Post by: jimjames on March 07, 2012, 11:33:16 PM
I have bought & used roylay's Front Nine ball cleaner and I would recommend it as a highly effective cleaner. I've run out of it and hopefully I'll be able to find some more in the near future. I don't hang out @ the BBE site anymore, so I may be out of luck.
Post by: Visionary 4626 on March 08, 2012, 01:34:41 PM
Thanks
T Scott
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Post by: servant leader on March 09, 2012, 06:35:37 PM
Post by: Deadman on May 17, 2012, 10:09:32 AM
Post by: charlest on May 17, 2012, 10:28:53 AM
Is Front Nine a gel, liquid, spray? Also is it a deep cleaner I have not heard of Front Nine. Canit be bought online?
Thanks
T Scott
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It's an everyday cleaner whose main cleaning agent is vinegar.
Look 3 or 4 posts up for member: roylay. He has a forum on BowlingBallExchange.com. You can purchase it from him there.