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Equipment Boards => 900 Global => Topic started by: bigdaddy1808 on July 15, 2013, 10:01:05 PM
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What polish should I use for my Dirty Look?
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You cannot go wrong with either Black Magic or Powerhouse Factory Finish. Your ball manufacturer may have recommendations, too.
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i usually sand to 2000 then a light coat of black magic on the spinner with light pressure and it comes out close to the oob 900 global polished finish
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Valentino's Snake Oil is one of the best on the market today. It is very flexible and long lasting, a proven winner.
http://www.valentinobowling.com/snakeoil.html (http://www.valentinobowling.com/snakeoil.html)
http://www.valentinobowling.com/shoppingcart/categories/Snake-Oil/ (http://www.valentinobowling.com/shoppingcart/categories/Snake-Oil/)
It is the one I use in the 90% case. You can apply it over 500 grit or over 4000 grit. You can apply a light coat or a very heavy coat. It responds to every application on every bal on whichl I have ever tried it.
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Charlest,
Do you apply Valentino's Snake Oil by hand or do you use a spinner?
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Charlest,
Do you apply Valentino's Snake Oil by hand or do you use a spinner?
I do both, depending on what I want/need.
In the 99% case, I strongly recommend applying with a spinner since you'll never get the same finish by hand. If you don't own one or have access to one, you could consider starting out with a finer grit level before applying the polish by hand, depending on your needs and wants.
Example: for a normal polished ball, I'd start at 2000 grit and then apply a medium dose of Snake Oil. If you have no access to a spinner, you might want to start with a 4000 grit surface before applying the polish by hand. Experimentation is the only thing that will help you find what you need.
A spinner and supplies should cost about the equivalent of 2 premium balls but will pay more dividends over time than those 2 balls. How often you bowl and the balls you choose and what happens to them will help determine if a spinner purchase is the right thing for you.
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+1 on the Snake Oil! One of the best polishes i've ever used.
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I have used the snake oil before and was thinking of ordering again but just wanted to see if any global guys had any input. Thanks
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Black magic without a doubt works the best but ive heard that global uses pro s choice , ive used both and for me black magic is the best
jeff
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Charlest,
Do you apply Valentino's Snake Oil by hand or do you use a spinner?
I do both, depending on what I want/need.
In the 99% case, I strongly recommend applying with a spinner since you'll never get the same finish by hand. If you don't own one or have access to one, you could consider starting out with a finer grit level before applying the polish by hand, depending on your needs and wants.
Example: for a normal polished ball, I'd start at 2000 grit and then apply a medium dose of Snake Oil. If you have no access to a spinner, you might want to start with a 4000 grit surface before applying the polish by hand. Experimentation is the only thing that will help you find what you need.
A spinner and supplies should cost about the equivalent of 2 premium balls but will pay more dividends over time than those 2 balls. How often you bowl and the balls you choose and what happens to them will help determine if a spinner purchase is the right thing for you.
Thanks for the advice Charlest.