We're playing pool at a local bar while our community center is under renovation. Nice, friendly place and the pool is free (we always make sure to buy sandwiches and drink).
The problem is that the balls haven't been cleaned in at least 10 years. It's almost funny. No chips but lots of scratches and tons of dirt. I asked the bartender if I could bring in my ball cleaner/polisher (orbital auto polisher in a Home Depot bucket). He said "Sure, knock yourself out."
Anyway, I usually use Maquire's Auto Detailer for cleaning; works fine. But these balls need more TLC. Have you ever used a liquid rubbing compound to bring a shine back to neglected balls?
I've made extra pads and rims so I won't have to use the same pads and rims for rubbing compound and Maquire's.
Any suggestions, warnings, etc are appreciated.
Thanks!
The problem is that the balls haven't been cleaned in at least 10 years. It's almost funny. No chips but lots of scratches and tons of dirt. I asked the bartender if I could bring in my ball cleaner/polisher (orbital auto polisher in a Home Depot bucket). He said "Sure, knock yourself out."
Anyway, I usually use Maquire's Auto Detailer for cleaning; works fine. But these balls need more TLC. Have you ever used a liquid rubbing compound to bring a shine back to neglected balls?
I've made extra pads and rims so I won't have to use the same pads and rims for rubbing compound and Maquire's.
Any suggestions, warnings, etc are appreciated.
Thanks!