Cleaning wrapless butt

vladmin

vladmin

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Hi there,

I'm playing with a wrapless Scruggs Sneaky Pete. I have the "bad habbit" of chalking with my right hand. Everytime when Im done playing, my hand is really dirty and I figured that part of that dirt will stay on the butt. I've always wondered what would be the best way to clean it.

I usually have a towel that I use on it but I'm not sure if it's enough or if it's something more that I can do to keep it very clean.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Vlad
 
vladmin said:
Hi there,

I'm playing with a wrapless Scruggs Sneaky Pete. I have the "bad habbit" of chalking with my right hand. Everytime when Im done playing, my hand is really dirty and I figured that part of that dirt will stay on the butt. I've always wondered what would be the best way to clean it.

I usually have a towel that I use on it but I'm not sure if it's enough or if it's something more that I can do to keep it very clean.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Vlad
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Vlad for any wrap less cue a good Carnuba Car Wax will do the trick, all you have to do is wipe it on and wipe it off as long the cues finish is not worn through. If the finish is worn down to wood the cue should be refinished to protect the wood.

Take Care
 
This is probably not the answer you are looking for, but it sounds like you are grinding the chalk in. I also chalk with the right hand, but only sort of wipe the chalk on across the tip. My hand does not get dirty. I think if you worked a bit on chalking 'lightly' you would also get slightly better results on your stroke. Does your ferrule get really dirty too?

vladmin said:
Hi there,

I'm playing with a wrapless Scruggs Sneaky Pete. I have the "bad habbit" of chalking with my right hand. Everytime when Im done playing, my hand is really dirty and I figured that part of that dirt will stay on the butt. I've always wondered what would be the best way to clean it.

I usually have a towel that I use on it but I'm not sure if it's enough or if it's something more that I can do to keep it very clean.

Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Vlad
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damp paper towels

i have been playing with a no wrap for about the last 20 years. between matches i go to the bathroom and wash my hands, i then keep the paper towels and use the damp towels to wipe down my cue. i sometimes do this 3-4 times each playing session. keeps my hands and the pool cue clean.
 
cueman said:
Use a soft napkin and water. Wipe it down and dry it immediately.
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Wax is fine after, but this is what I would do first to remove any contaminates before rubbing them into the finish.Treat It much like a car finish, first remove any debris, that can scratch the finish then wax If you prefer.Like Chris mentioned, make sure you dry It well, but try not to get any of the faces wet, that would include the back of the cue where the weight bolt goes,as those are the places that may or may not be sealed as well, and are most likely to absorb moisture.

With your mentioned chalking habits, It's good that you have a wrap less cue,because it is much easier to clean. I was taught many years ago and teach this to others with your habit,but what I tell them is to more less not grind the chalk, but paint it on like you are using a brush.In doing this you can see how much coverage You are getting, You only get the chalk on the tip where you need it, and It makes a lot less of a mess.
 
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Cue Crazy said:
Wax is fine after, but this is what I would do first to remove any contaminates before rubbing them into the finish.Treat It much like a car finish, first remove any debris, that can scratch the finish then wax If you prefer.Like Chris mentioned, make sure you dry It well, but try not to get any of the faces wet, that would include the back of the cue where the weight bolt goes,as those are the places that may or may not be sealed as well, and are most likely to absorb moisture.

With your mentioned chalking habits, It's good that you have a wrap less cue,because it is much easier to clean. I was taught many years ago and teach this to others with your habit,but what I tell them is to more less not grind the chalk, but paint it on like you are using a brush.In doing this you can see how much coverage You are getting, You only get the chalk on the tip where you need it, and It makes a lot less of a mess.
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And please don't turn the chalk upside down set it on the rail. :mad:
 
Thanks so much for the feedback. I don't own a car nor drive so I'm not aware of how I should clean my car :)

However, yes, my ferrule is very dirty and if there's one thing that I will clearly pay more attention to - how I chalk. I see now how putting too much pressure causes my hands to get dirty and makes me go through a piece of chalk in 2-3 weeks. Valuable feedback, thank you !
 
I use Martin Guitar Polish by Guardsman; found at your local guitar/music store. It's inexpensive and a 6 FL OZ bottle will last forever. It is wax-free, and only uses a blend of natural and organic oils with emulsifiers to dissolve dirt, that dulling film from use, and fingerprints. Plus...it smells really good! You just spritz it onto your butt, and wipe down, and then buff to a high shine. Quick and easy.

I chose to use the Martin Guitar Polish because many of the types of finishes that you find on cues is also the same type of finishes found on most guitars, both acoustic and electric. I have NEVER had an issue using this polish on any of my cues. Just keep it away from wraps and shafts and you'll be a-ok.

Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
I use Martin Guitar Polish by Guardsman; found at your local guitar/music store. It's inexpensive and a 6 FL OZ bottle will last forever. It is wax-free, and only uses a blend of natural and organic oils with emulsifiers to dissolve dirt, that dulling film from use, and fingerprints. Plus...it smells really good! You just spritz it onto your butt, and wipe down, and then buff to a high shine. Quick and easy.

I chose to use the Martin Guitar Polish because many of the types of finishes that you find on cues is also the same type of finishes found on most guitars, both acoustic and electric. I have NEVER had an issue using this polish on any of my cues. Just keep it away from wraps and shafts and you'll be a-ok.

Lisa
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I know it's childish, but I laughed at this! :thumbup:

Scott <<== also laughs at fart jokes
 
Works great

BLACKHEARTCUES said:
I have always used PLEDGE...JER
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Pledge works really well, the automotive stuff works well too, Scratch X works great and will actually lift some of the contaminents, there are a number of liquid spray cleaners as well by mothers and eagle one that work good for that small stuff.
 
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