Author Topic: Will sunning my ball kill it ? (Read 9386 times)

xwenhan · « **on:** May 27, 2005, 04:13:55 PM »

I recently started sunning my Absolute because i found that it is a great oil sucker but i just heard from my fellow bowling friend that sunning the ball would kill the coverstock.Please help, Thanks

TWOHAND834 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 28, 2005, 12:26:41 AM »

Yes, this is true. It has been proven that if you use to high a heat source to make a ball "sweat", it can also sweat out the resin from the cover. There are better methods to rejuvenating your bowling ball. One is the Ebonite Hook Again and the other method is the CPR by Columbia 300. If you do use a heat source, it must be a very light heat source, just hot enough to get the ball to sweat even though that method is still not advised. Also, for future reference, wiping your ball down with rubbing alcohol after each bowling session greatly reduces the oil absorption by the ball thus keeping your ball performing at an optimum level over a longer period of time.
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xwenhan · « **Reply #2 on:** May 28, 2005, 12:54:16 AM »

I have already been sunning the ball at about 48 degrees celcus(120 ferignheigt) for about a month, is the damage done or can i do something to bring my ball back to its original form ?

Bjaardker · « **Reply #3 on:** May 28, 2005, 01:23:37 AM »

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Yes, this is true. It has been proven that if you use to high a heat source to make a ball "sweat", it can also sweat out the resin from the cover. There are better methods to rejuvenating your bowling ball. One is the Ebonite Hook Again and the other method is the CPR by Columbia 300. If you do use a heat source, it must be a very light heat source, just hot enough to get the ball to sweat even though that method is still not advised. Also, for future reference, wiping your ball down with rubbing alcohol after each bowling session greatly reduces the oil absorption by the ball thus keeping your ball performing at an optimum level over a longer period of time.
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Steven Vance
Atlanta (Buford), GA
Pro Shop Operator
Advanced Bowling Solutions

If anyone out there is worried about the scores being too high, try duckpin!!

DO NOT LISTEN TO THIS PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You asked this in the Brunswick forums, so Brunswick's response is what he should have given you.

Brunswick says that rejuvenation by heat is not just ok, but they actually RECOMMEND having a ball rejuvenated by heat every 50-100 games depending on the coverstock.

Brunswick recommends that this be done in an oven specifically made for this known as a rejuvenator or revivor & done by a professional at your local pro shop.

However, those of us who don't want to spend the extra $$ every 50-100 games have realized that a controlled heating by a mild heat source like the sun is a good alternative.

Steven Vance, Maybe next time you should check with the manufacturer before you give incorrect advice.

And just so you all don't think I'm making this up, here is a link to a copy of the offical press release from Brunswick: http://www.utahbowling.com/news/brunswick.html

Ebonite, Storm & Columbia may have different conclusions, but again, this is in the BRUNSWICK forum.

RandyO · « **Reply #4 on:** May 28, 2005, 02:34:38 AM »

Yeah - but what about coverstock melanoma? Make sure you apply a liberal dose of at least SPF 21 sunblock each time you put that ball out in the hot sun. If you start seeing any new dark spots on the surface of the ball, or unusual growths on the ball, or the pin-carry starts getting spooky, contact a doctor immediately.

xwenhan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2005, 05:52:37 AM »

But today i noticed some funny purplish stuff on my CLEAN towel after i wiped it and sunned it.What is that?

xwenhan · « **Reply #6 on:** May 28, 2005, 05:53:47 AM »

sorry it was not stuff, it was some purple colouring

DON DRAPER · « **Reply #7 on:** May 28, 2005, 08:52:06 AM »

bjaardker is correct. brunswick recommends using the rejuvinator to extract oil from their bowling balls.

230-n-up-or-bust · « **Reply #8 on:** May 28, 2005, 02:34:55 PM »

I would defintely try sunning your equipment, because mooning mine hasn't done crap...
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azus · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2005, 03:09:01 PM »

You can also put the ball in a sauna for 3-4hours.

BrunsBob · « **Reply #10 on:** May 28, 2005, 07:18:21 PM »

Man, do you guys know how hard it is for a smartazz like myself to hold his tongue when someone questions whether to sun their balls or not. I must remain professional and say listen to the Brunswick advice given on our website. Controlled heat is not harmful to Brunswick bowling balls.

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xwenhan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2005, 02:18:02 AM »

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If you go to our website, it explains how to maintain ball reaction. One is gently warming the bowling ball in a Rejuvenator or Revivor as well as resurfacing and either polishing or dulling.

IT DOES NOT REMOVE THE PLASTICIZERS in Brunswick bowling balls.
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What are plasticizers and what is the recommendede temperature of heating because the sun here in the afternoon in Singapore can be quite blazing.

dizzyfugu · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2005, 06:31:28 AM »

Direct sunlight will destroy the coverstock. It's the ultra-violet light, which also gives you a sunbun and skin cancer in the long run.
What sunlightz can do to plastics can be seen on unpainted car bumbers - they will bleach and get brittle over time.

Do not expose your balls to what you wouldn't do to yourself... a tan is O.K., but not a hour-long grill in bright sun.
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Edited on 5/30/2005 6:24 AM

qstick777 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2005, 12:08:20 PM »

of course it will kill it! Didn't you read this (http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=87593&ForumID=2&CategoryID=2) post?

a_ak57 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2005, 12:16:03 PM »

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of course it will kill it! Didn't you read this (http://www.ballreviews.com/Forum/Replies.asp?TopicID=87593&ForumID=2&CategoryID=2) post?

Apparently YOU didn't. The guy said the ball was hot from the sun, then he put his AC on full blast, and THEN hit a bump and the ball jumped up and down. And he said the ball already had a crack in it... Two contrasting temperatures, a previous crack, and a bump made it crack, NOT because he let the ball get hot to sweat oil out. It was his own fault... Sheesh....
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