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jjlamoroso

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Altering surface on...
« on: March 28, 2006, 01:30:25 AM »
...Shock and Awe
Has anyone try a 1500 or 1200 grit without polish or
rough buff on this ball? What was the result in reaction
compared to the OOB finish? What to expect with this kind of
finish?
All inputs are welcome.
JJ
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NappyCuts

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Re: Altering surface on...
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2006, 02:47:27 PM »
Not positive, but I believe the S&A box finish is the rough buff.
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Altering surface on...
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2006, 12:55:47 AM »
S&A OOB finish is smoother than Rough Buff, but you can "simulate" it with the Brunswick stuff: do a 600 grit base sanding and apply Rough Buff with some added water, at least that's what I received as an answer to this topic from MoRich customer service. I think the original compound is some 3M car body finish stuff, and as conspirator300 states, it is between High Gloss and Rough Buff finish.

With a 1500 or 1200 grit finish the ball should read the lane much earlier (maybe 5') and react smoother. Should be worth a try.
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jjlamoroso

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Re: Altering surface on...
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2006, 02:00:33 AM »
The goal is to obtain a similar or close reaction to the
OOB finish but without using compound or rough buff.
With my OOB Absolute, I lost the initial reaction after less
than 80 games (very good maintenance). The ball rolled
earlier and the backend was less pronounced.
I don't want to have to retore the 220 grit + compound or
rough buff every 80 games.
Any toughts?
JJ
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dizzyfugu

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Re: Altering surface on...
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2006, 03:09:15 AM »
Difficult, if at all possible, IMHO. If the surface is left without a compound or polish, I think it will in any way grab a bit sooner and react smother than with  special finish. Even a 4.000 grit or a White Trizact pad finish will make the ball move earlier, even though it might look glossy. You might try a 2.000+ grit finish, but I guess you will have trouble with an over-hooking ball unless you play long and sufficient oil patterns?

Really touchy thing... Anyway, I'd still try to get a compound finish on the ball - either with some 3M stuff or a higher base grit for the Rough Buff. You mighzt even try a finer grit than 220 or 600 before applying it. A true polish will, IMHO, make the S&A a spasmic ball, hard to control. No wonder the Intense Inferno died quickly... The compound will tame this down a bit and give more length than a high grit sanding finish. Best way between?
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jjlamoroso

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Re: Altering surface on...
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2006, 11:02:13 AM »
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Hay my S&A polished last night.   Ball became a backend freak, looking like it was kicked left literally!


Could you detail what was done to your ball?
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