Cork wrap

powerpool

powerpool

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I have a cue I build and have a cork wrap on it. I am wondering if the cork is sandable and if it should be sealed. This is a neoprene cork from Cris Hightower. Any suggestions. I have done alot of leather but this is my first cork. I realy like how it feels.
Thanks,
Powerpool
 
You can sand it, but if you cut the wrap groove to the matching depth it should not need to be sanded. It also does not need a seal, but using one should not hurt anything. I leave it just like it is, as then I know it will retain the unique feel and grip it has.
 
Thanks Chris

Thanks for the reply as this is my first cork wrap I wanted to know if I needed to seal it to preserve it. I asked about the sanding for future installs if there was a high spot or a issue with the seam. By the way I really like the feel. I know that in years past McDermott Cues offered stained cork. I would assume that the neoprene style cork would not take a stain.
 
If the cork becomes stained (chalk, sweat, accidental drink spillage, etc), is there a recommended method to clean???
 
mooseman said:
If the cork becomes stained (chalk, sweat, accidental drink spillage, etc), is there a recommended method to clean???
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A LIGHT sanding with 600 grit sandpaper will bring the surface back to near original. Too many sandings will eventually make it too small & it will have to be replaced...JER
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
A LIGHT sanding with 600 grit sandpaper will bring the surface back to near original. Too many sandings will eventually make it too small & it will have to be replaced...JER
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How about trying Mr. Clean Magic Eraser first, then the 600 grit sandpaper if the Magic Eraser doesn't work well enough?
 
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