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armswing

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sideways cover prep question. update
« on: September 02, 2009, 03:07:22 AM »
Read a post about the benefit of taking the factory shine off the ball and then putting it back yourself. My Sideways is skating abit. How should I do this? The ball comes 600 grit with 2000 grit polish. Thanks forum members I appreciate any suggestions.
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Well here are the results. I took you guy's advice and took the ball back to 500 grit abralon removing the 2000 grit polished finish, I then polished the ball with my favorite polish Beans Secret Sauce now the ball is really smooth through te heads with that angular back end that I expected when I purchased the Sideways. I can get this ball to turn the corner with ease. The ball is now reacting like its namesake its now going Sideways thank you guys for your help I greatly appreciate

Edited on 9/5/2009 11:35 PM
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charlest

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Re: sideways cover prep question. update
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2009, 01:56:58 PM »
Sand it thoroughly with a green nylon Scotch-Brite pad (600 grit) or 600 grit US grade wet/dry sandpaper or a 1000 grit Abralon pad (approx 550 grit US). Then apply a light coat of your favorite polish. Test.

If needed, apply a second LIGHT coat.
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Nicanor

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Re: sideways cover prep question. update
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2009, 03:37:56 PM »
I took a 4000 ablaron pad and a little water and just lightly used the pad in a spinner on the ball and it reads the lanes much better.  Could use an Abalron pad by hand but rather softly or a light grey scotchbrite pad.


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armswing

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Re: sideways cover prep question. update
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 03:44:25 PM »
Thanks Charlest and Nicanor on my way to the shop now will report results thanks again.
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beachcomberjones

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Re: sideways cover prep question. update
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2009, 05:03:58 PM »
i used an old 1k pad, so probably something like 2k, and then rough buff, works great. Rough buff makes it kinda tacky without to much shine.  would sheen be a correct term?? hahaha
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