Post by: fiber_cut on May 25, 2004, 10:04:19 AM
has made themselves and worked pretty well? I know
some of you have tried this..
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Post by: channel surfer on May 26, 2004, 06:41:49 AM
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Post by: Brickguy221 on May 26, 2004, 09:13:40 AM
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That neo tac ball cleaner smells just like windex. Explains why the stuff was a horrible product.
Sorry Kid, but I disagree with you and believe you are wrong. For me, the Neo Tac is the best ball cleaner I have ever used and I've used about all of them. Jaborni said "Windex" and I'm positive he knows what he is talking about, so if the Neo Tac smells like Windex, and Windex is the best ball cleaner, then that explains why Neo Tac is so good.
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Post by: Jeffrevs on May 26, 2004, 09:19:11 AM
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Windex....it's what most ball cleaners are based on. Just smell them, they are all household cleaners with expensive price tags.
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Randy,.....NO! Windex is to clean glass and formica, etc.....there are no oil/grease cutting properties in Windex....
Bowling ball cleaners ARE NOT Windex based!
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Post by: Brickguy221 on May 26, 2004, 09:35:55 AM
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Post by: pnj1967 on May 26, 2004, 10:01:53 AM
Post by: Strokewiththelefthand on May 26, 2004, 10:09:39 AM
I used to use Neo-Tac but I'm not paying 10 bucks a bottle for a one month supply.
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Post by: Juggernaut on May 26, 2004, 10:15:42 AM
Yes, I know that rubbing alcohol isn't supposed to be a degreaser, and yes, I know that acetone can be harmful to your equipment if used improperly, and I know that windex is not a degreaser.
I am not advocating the manufacture or use of this concoction, I am just saying it works for me.
I know I will most likely be lambasted for this, but it really does work for me, and I have kept balls alive for longer periods of time than most by using this mixture. I have never had any detrimental side effects ( balls cracking, balls softening, particles melting ) from using this mixture, but I use it in very small quantities, using it only as a superficial cleaner. If my equipment gets to the point that it needs more than this, I take it to an approved shop to have it done, but this seems to lengthen the time between having to have them professionally cleaned and re-surfaced.
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Post by: Rock77 on May 26, 2004, 10:19:40 AM
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Post by: jimensminger on May 26, 2004, 10:32:02 AM
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Post by: Brickguy221 on May 26, 2004, 11:28:38 AM
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I used to use Neo-Tac but I'm not paying 10 bucks a bottle for a one month supply.
Huh?????? I paid $5.95 for the 6 oz. White Bottles called "Liquid Nitro" at my Pro Shop. Since then he ran out and now has 4 0z. Black Bottles still Neo Tac but called ball cleaner, for $4.95. He claims the White Bottles of "Liquid Nitro" are no longer available. True or not, I don't know and Neo Tac doesn't show a Web Site address or E-mail so that a person can contact them. I would like to know if they still make the Liquid Nitro or not as it was my favorite. Block Buster shows both bottles. All other sites show only the white bottles. All I know is that at $10 you are paying too much. You can order on line and even with the shipping costs, it is cheaper than $10.
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Post by: pnj1967 on May 26, 2004, 11:33:32 AM
Post by: fiber_cut on May 26, 2004, 11:38:25 AM
It works well for the pearlized ball. It almost looks the same as the energizer
cleaner that ebonite puts out. It works jsut as good.
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Post by: JOE FALCO on May 26, 2004, 11:55:31 AM
Most are probable asking PRICE .. I can't recall .. never bought the product by itself .. always had it delivered with one of my bowling balls .. never look at the detail bills!
Some of the suggested methods of cleaning seem reasonable .. but the CIMBA package comes in a spray bottle and all you have to do is SPRAY/RUB IT OFF for a CLEAN BOWLING BALL!
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Post by: Brickguy221 on May 26, 2004, 12:10:25 PM
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Post by: MTFD24 on May 26, 2004, 07:53:09 PM
I purchase my Neo-ac products from them, in the quart bottle's...saves money!!!!
Unfortunately I do not have an e-mail addy for them, since I just call, then drive the 20-25 minutes to their shop in N.Tonawanda.
Bob Hanson will testify to their credibility, expertise, etc., as will so many others that know them from the National's.
http://www.nationalbowlingstore.com/
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Post by: a_ak57 on May 26, 2004, 08:12:29 PM
Seriously though, it's not really crazy, but i just use simple green, or at least I should be using it.
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Post by: TheBowlingKid25 on May 26, 2004, 08:29:04 PM
quote:Not trying to criticize but, you may want to be careful with that, since, (I THINK) acetone is now considered an illegal substance to put on a bowling ball. Correct me if Im wrong though.
By doing this I am opening myself up to MASSIVE criticism, but the best thing I have ever used over an extended period, is a 60/30/10 mix of rubbing alcohol, acetone, and windex ( or any comparable glass cleaner.
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Post by: charlee323 on May 26, 2004, 08:37:07 PM
Post by: 230-n-up-or-bust on May 26, 2004, 08:44:53 PM
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Post by: TDC57 on May 26, 2004, 09:29:01 PM
I guarantee, clean your ball with most other cleaners then follow
Clean and Dull and you will still get grime on you rag or paper
towel.
Post by: Brickguy221 on May 27, 2004, 12:42:19 AM
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The neo tac stuff just smeared the oil around on the ball, it was a waste of money.
Hard for me to believe this as I have had no such thing happen from the "Liquid Nitro" in the 6 0z. White Bottle. I believe Jeffrevs as well as many others will vouch for that statement also. Which bottle did you use, the 6 oz. "White" bottle or the 4 0z. Black bottle? Are you positive that someone else didn't sort of "borrow" your cleaner and substitute something else in your bottle???
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Post by: Brickguy221 on May 27, 2004, 09:21:59 AM
I found out what I needed to know and thus as I suspected, my Pro Shop guy is lying to me, which isn't surprising as this isn't the first time he has lied. The White Bottles of Liquid Nitro is the newest Neo Tac Cleaner. The Black bottles of the so called "Spray Cleaner" is old stuff that the distributors are selling to the Pro Shops cheap in order to get rid of it.
Again, thanks to everyone.
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