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General Category => Coverstock Preparation => Topic started by: stormfanken on April 15, 2008, 12:37:23 AM

Title: out of box condition
Post by: stormfanken on April 15, 2008, 12:37:23 AM

My question is this......I think everybody has had a ball that is great right out of the box and has thrown it about 20 games and it is already losing its ball reaction(seems to happen more with non-pearl balls.) Its too early to resurface, and probably doesnt have enough games on it to use Hooks Again on it. What's the best way to get the original ball reaction back?? Just figured maybe doing something this early would keep me from losing too much of the hook that I could never get back.
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: DON DRAPER on April 15, 2008, 09:02:33 AM
i never use a ball in box condition to start with. brand new balls almost always hook more for a while.
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: BXTECH on April 15, 2008, 09:24:27 AM
what is C & D?

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Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: Dan Belcher on April 15, 2008, 09:26:29 AM
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what is C & D?

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DEFEAT is only MOMENTARY!!!!!!
Powerhouse Clean & Dull
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: leftyinsnellville on April 15, 2008, 09:39:15 AM
Run it through the dishwasher with the dry/heat turned off.  Don't use dishwasher detergent either.  Small effort and works great.
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Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: stormfanken on April 15, 2008, 03:22:37 PM
Where do I get this powerhouse clean and dull
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what is C & D?

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DEFEAT is only MOMENTARY!!!!!!
Powerhouse Clean & Dull
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: shelley on April 15, 2008, 03:25:55 PM
Pretty much every online shop sells it, Buddies in particular does, I know.  I bought some from them when I got my spinner.  You might be able to get it at your local pro shop as well.

SH
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: Dan Belcher on April 15, 2008, 03:27:02 PM
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Where do I get this powerhouse clean and dull
Google is your friend.  Here are a few random links just from the first page of a Google search for it:

https://www.buddiesproshop.com/product/4778/PowerHouse_Clean_n_Dull_-_5_oz.htm
http://www.cheapbowlingballs.com/cleaners/ebonite/powerhouse_clean_n_dull.php
http://www.bowlersdream.com/cleanndull.html
http://www.bowling.com/products/ebonite-powerhouse-clean-n--dull-quart.htm
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: stormfanken on April 15, 2008, 03:42:38 PM
Do I have to have a spinner to be able to use it??
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Pretty much every online shop sells it, Buddies in particular does, I know.  I bought some from them when I got my spinner.  You might be able to get it at your local pro shop as well.

SH
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: khforest on April 15, 2008, 03:47:22 PM
No

And if it is the old clean&dull from track with ebo lable on it - it might leave a slight glaze on the ball after a while...  I would just follow the directions on the bottle...

I would also recomend - Black Magic Ball Rejuvinator (SP)
Title: Re: out of box condition
Post by: Weaser on April 19, 2008, 09:00:58 PM
From past threads, CnD should be used by hand, not with a spinner. A white scotchbrite can be used on a polished ball with minimal (almost no) pressure. A gray scotchbrite can be used on a ball with surface. A spinner will cause the cleaner to be burned in the shell causing the glazing mentioned.
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