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machine189

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Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« on: June 24, 2016, 08:44:17 AM »
Just a question But do anyone still use these today and why to add surface? With abralon I went away from them and haven't used on today's coverstocks

 

Pat Patterson

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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #16 on: August 19, 2016, 02:17:09 PM »
I prefer to use them on my Original Lane Masters stuff, as that was their prep practice back then.
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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #17 on: August 20, 2016, 09:54:11 AM »
I still use a white Scotch Brite pad when washing the ball surface off. Still have a bunch of different grits but seldom use them anymore. Same with the trizact pads.

Bowlaholic

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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #18 on: August 20, 2016, 05:10:00 PM »
Just wondering if the white pad is about 2500 grit FEPA, then why would anyone use the expensive gold colored pad (2000-2500 FEPA) which is fairly close to the white pad.  Would the difference be worth the additional cost and difficulty to find?
For me probably not, but others?

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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #19 on: August 20, 2016, 06:45:45 PM »
Just wondering if the white pad is about 2500 grit FEPA, then why would anyone use the expensive gold colored pad (2000-2500 FEPA) which is fairly close to the white pad.  Would the difference be worth the additional cost and difficulty to find?
For me probably not, but others?

Because the abrasive on a white pad is talc or talcum powder, it is so weak, it won't affect the surface of resin balls which are quite hard. Talc is or was used in many bath powders and baby powders. It's that mild; so why would one expect it to affect the surface of a bowling ball? That's the best explanation I can provide.

The gold pad uses aluminum oxide.
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Bowlaholic

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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #20 on: August 20, 2016, 08:39:44 PM »
Charlest,
Thank you for the explanation.  Did not realize the white pad was talc.  I missed it on the chart you previously provided. You always have the answer when it comes to sanding pads, compounds, & polishes. Thanks again.

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Re: Does anyone still use Scotch Brite?
« Reply #21 on: October 16, 2016, 05:48:54 AM »
I like the gold and light gray.  Used in my seesaw for taking the lane shine off the ball.  With water by hand for refreshing the surface.
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