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Title: Resurface on an SR2
Post by: mnicholl on October 04, 2011, 01:04:34 AM
Can some one give me the steps to resurface an SR2 back to factory finish? I have one that is tracked out by wood lanes and can't seem to get it back exactly as it came. 
 
 Thanks in advance! 
 


Title: Re: Resurface on an SR2
Post by: charlest on October 04, 2011, 10:36:52 AM
Stock finish is P2000 grit + Power Gel Polish.
Motiv's SR2 info sheet 
 
If there are few deep scratches, I'd sand it to P1000 or P1500 grit and then take it to P2000 grit. Then apply a medium coat of a good non-abrasive polish. I'd use Power Gel, Motiv's own, if it's available. If not, then Valentino's Snake Oil is a great non-abrasive polish. Powerhouse'sFactory Finish or 3M's Finnesse-It II polish will also work well.
 
If there's a heavy, deep track or lots of deep scratches, I'd start with P360, then use P500 grit, being careful to sand with each succeeding grit pad to remove the scratches of the previous one. Then do the above (P1000, then P2000 grit).
try to remove or reduce most of the deep scratches without removing too much of the coverstock.
 
You should refresh the coverstock's finish on a regular basis, depending on the wear level of the ball. Every 25 games or so is good starting point for this ball, again depending on the wear traits of your use.
 
 


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Title: Re: Resurface on an SR2
Post by: mnicholl on October 05, 2011, 06:50:57 AM
Great info... thanks for your time Charlest! I will give this a go with the longer steps. There are some deeper scratches from the wood lanes. Love this ball... hate the soft cover. This is my 3rd SR2 and all have tracked out eventually. :O)