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Title: Hot water bath
Post by: JRC246 on February 04, 2008, 01:22:46 PM
Just put my no mercy beat'n in a hot water bath and I was amazed at the results. Before my beat'n wasn't hooking at all but now I have to stand almost in front of the ball return and through towards the gutter. Best thing I ever did to my bowling ball. Just sharing my success with the hot water bath. Has anybody else have the same success?
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Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: bigdawgwill44 on February 04, 2008, 09:53:17 PM
how exactly did you do this hot water bath? -WS
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Kid Jete on February 04, 2008, 09:56:05 PM
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how exactly did you do this hot water bath? -WS


I posted my steps somewhere... I'll see if I can dig up the link.

Anyway here is basically what I do...

I have a big stew pot I use. I use simple green, dawn dish soap and the hottest tap water possible. I hit the ball up with scotch brite then soak it in the water for about 30 minutes. I take it out and run the hot water over it for a minute to rinse it then I clean it off with alcohol. After that I pop it back on the spinner and slap some beans on it.

Edited on 2/4/2008 11:00 PM
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: JRC246 on February 04, 2008, 10:06:59 PM
I get a 5 gallon bucket and put steaming hot water in and let it the ball sit in here for about 15 minutes then i take it out and let it sit for a couple minutes while i wash out the oil in the bucket. Then i wipe the ball with some dawn soap to take left over oil off the cover then repeat the hole proccess over till you think the ball is done. Go ahead and ask if you have any more questions.
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Edited on 2/4/2008 11:07 PM
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Kid Jete on February 04, 2008, 10:09:36 PM
Here's a link from the MoRich site...

http://www.morichbowling.com/products/cleaning.htm

Close to the same method I use.
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: chitown on February 05, 2008, 07:37:10 AM
Here the process I use for the hot water bath.  This process seems to give me the best results by far.

1.  Bring the cover of the bowling ball down to 500 grit using my ball spinner.

2.  Place the ball into a bucket.

3.  Place bucket under bath tub faucet.

4.  Turn on the hot water and let it run over the top of the bucket until all your hot water from the hot water heater runs out.  I have a 40 gallon hot water heater so it takes a little while for the hot water to run out.

5.  Take ball out of bucket and bring the cover back to the grit I want the ball to be at.  I do this using a ball spinner.

The bath tub process works really good because the oil comes out of the ball and run over the top of the bucket.   It's a very easy process once you have done it once or twice.

I don't tape of the finger or thumb holes.  Water is not going to hurt the inside of the ball.  The only thing i've had happen from not taping the holes was a grip came loose.  I would rather not go thru the trouble of being concerned about taping the holes.

I also have had my best results bringing the cover down to 500 grit or rougher.  

Hope this helps!

On a side note:  The Original NO MERCY is an awesome bowling ball.  However it's also a ball that needs a ton of maintenance.  I have never had a ball soak up oil as fast as the NM.  Great ball though!
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: dizzyfugu on February 05, 2008, 07:42:50 AM
Talking about maintenance - it is not wrong to put modern balls into the bucket frequently, just to prevent oil absorbtion and coverestock detorioration from the beginning. Not just when you think the orb is dead. Will make life a lot easier, and lengthen the balls life span, together with frequent surface cleaning after each use.
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Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: dechrist on February 05, 2008, 08:02:46 AM
I'm getting a 10" sink installed in the kitchenette in the basement.  That (and a ball cup) should work great
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Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: bigdawgwill44 on February 05, 2008, 10:07:33 AM
well what if you dont have a ball spinner?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Shermster on February 05, 2008, 10:26:59 AM
Just use a bucket to soak your ball in.

I didn't hit my ball with Scotch Brite, but 15mins of hot water+Dawn, the ball was excreting oil. Make sure you don't drop the ball, cause it does become very slippery.

Oh yeah, tape up all finger/thumb/balance holes. Use quality duct tape.
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: chitown on February 05, 2008, 11:22:33 AM
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Just use a bucket to soak your ball in.

I didn't hit my ball with Scotch Brite, but 15mins of hot water+Dawn, the ball was excreting oil. Make sure you don't drop the ball, cause it does become very slippery.

Oh yeah, tape up all finger/thumb/balance holes. Use quality duct tape.


Sherm, there's no need to tape up the holes.  Water getting into the holes will not ruine the ball.  The worst that may happen is the grip may come loose.  I have only had that happen once!
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: tdub36tjt on February 05, 2008, 11:44:50 AM
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Just use a bucket to soak your ball in.

I didn't hit my ball with Scotch Brite, but 15mins of hot water+Dawn, the ball was excreting oil. Make sure you don't drop the ball, cause it does become very slippery.

Oh yeah, tape up all finger/thumb/balance holes. Use quality duct tape.


If it has polish on it, I highly recommend hitting it with scotchbrite. I tested it one time with a ball I put it in with polish on it and got very little oil out, then hit it with scotchbrite and put it back in and all kinds of oil came out.
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Geetaan on February 05, 2008, 11:51:45 AM
im kinda confused on how to use scotchbrite without a spinner? can someone please explain how they do it?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Shermster on February 05, 2008, 02:40:00 PM
I used scotch brite on my BWP(1 month after purchase of ball), to remove the shine in order to get more bite. Maybe that's why ball leeched out so much oil when I hot bathed it.

I didn't have a spinner when I used scotch brite. So maybe try to evenly scuff up the ball. I'm no expert(obviously) but just eyeing it worked for me.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Shermster on February 05, 2008, 02:41:37 PM
quote:
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Just use a bucket to soak your ball in.

I didn't hit my ball with Scotch Brite, but 15mins of hot water+Dawn, the ball was excreting oil. Make sure you don't drop the ball, cause it does become very slippery.

Oh yeah, tape up all finger/thumb/balance holes. Use quality duct tape.


Sherm, there's no need to tape up the holes.  Water getting into the holes will not ruine the ball.  The worst that may happen is the grip may come loose.  I have only had that happen once!


Seems like most people do tape up their holes. No? Doesn't the ball react differently if the core has moisture in it?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: NicholasE on February 05, 2008, 03:32:31 PM
I do not tape the holes, not worth the time or aggravation. As long as you give the ball about 1 day at room temp to dry you shouldn't have any problems what so ever. I do mine occassionally and it reacts the same as it did the first time i did it. Most think core doesn't play that big of an effect on the balls reaction anyhow.
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Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: kdameyer on February 06, 2008, 07:58:48 AM
I agree with Joemac, Nicholas was showing his lack of bowling knowledge to make that comment.
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Geetaan on February 06, 2008, 08:37:48 AM
so how does everyone use the scotch brite pads if you have no spinner? Do you spin the ball with ur other hand? or what is your technique?  also would anyone recommend using scotch brite pads on a polished ball? like say a doom or toxic? I just want to get the oil out, like some of you have mentioned...
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: chitown on February 06, 2008, 09:17:21 AM
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Most think core doesn't play that big of an effect on the balls reaction anyhow.
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Uhhh, I wouldn't say that.


Yes the core does have an influence.  However, not even close to what influence the cover has on the ball.

Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Geetaan on February 06, 2008, 09:40:25 AM
so does anyone use scotch brite on their polished bowling balls? say like a doom?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Geetaan on February 06, 2008, 11:38:53 AM
where do you get the Different Colored scotch brite? can you buy them in any store?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: Geetaan on February 06, 2008, 03:56:46 PM
anyone know where I can purchase The different colored scotch brite locally?
Title: Re: Hot water bath
Post by: chitown on February 07, 2008, 07:22:16 AM
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anyone know where I can purchase The different colored scotch brite locally?


I think walmart or menards has them.  Your best bet would be to buy them online it's a lot cheaper.  I prefer to use abralon pads.