Tips on Polishing/Waxing your Cue.

dsoriano

dsoriano

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I was wondering if it's a good idea to wax/polish a cue? If so, what's the best way? I own several cues and with time they seem to lose there luster. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the finish, I just want to gain that new beautiful shine back.
So if anyone has attempted to wax and polish their cue, I'd like to hear your method.

Daniel
 
http://www.formbys.com/products/buildup_remover/
Try using this product before you wax. It cleans everything off the cue and leaves just the original finish. I used this on a cue and it looked great-no need to wax.
I have used several auto wax's and they work just fine.
Just depends on how bad it is. If its real bad a good clean up on a lath by a cue repair person might be needed.Maybe a refinish.
My method is to wax a cue is just like a car. Wax on-let it dry-wax off-followed by a brisk buff with a micro fiber cloth-micro fiber cloths buff better then old towels.
 
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I feel like sharing what I use..........it is a little different. for cleaning my shafts, and conditioning them....I use a product made by Gibson guitars called guitar honey. It is an awesome product. I use a small amount on a soft cloth and then buff all of it out. For the finish on my cue, I use Gibson guitar polish. Another great product. But....there are many methods. Car wax is a cue's best friend, as far as the finish goes. But, the Guitar Honey on the shaft is truly great..... Try it.
 
Most cues are finished in a poly urethane of some kind, basically what's on your car. Could be UV, could be Lacquer, not much practical difference.

Either way.....

Treat it the same way. Mild polishing compound for surface scratches and to bring back luster, and good wax will bring it back like new.
 
I searched hi and low and did not find anything called Gibson Guitar honey but I did find this, Is this what you are talking about.




Raggedy Andy said:
I feel like sharing what I use..........it is a little different. for cleaning my shafts, and conditioning them....I use a product made by Gibson guitars called guitar honey. It is an awesome product. I use a small amount on a soft cloth and then buff all of it out. For the finish on my cue, I use Gibson guitar polish. Another great product. But....there are many methods. Car wax is a cue's best friend, as far as the finish goes. But, the Guitar Honey on the shaft is truly great..... Try it.
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I use the highly recommended Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax. I'll clean the shaft first with a Magic Eraser (either dry or wet depending on how dirty the shaft is). I'll then use a shaft spinner to apply and polish. To make a shaft spinner, buy a crutch tip at Walgreen's, drill a hole in the center, and install a 1/4" bolt. Insert that into an electric drill and you have a shaft spinner. If you do a search on this forum, you'll find quite a few references to making and using a shaft spinner. By the way, it does a fantastic job on my various shafts.
 
I have had good luck with several (5-10) coats of carnuba wax (car stuff) lightly buffed between coats to build up a solid base of wax that makes it easy to remove dirt and grime. After the initial coat, a single waxing every 6 months or so keeps the shaft smooth and clean.
 
Chopdoc said:
If it's good enough for the Mighty Lucasi is must truly be good stuff. :thumbup:





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That is correct. I don't know what they coat Lucasi cues with but when it looks a little dull I clean with this product and give it a buff. I have waxed it afterwards and it seems a little duller.
 
ArizonaPete said:
I use the highly recommended Butcher's Bowling Alley Wax. I'll clean the shaft first with a Magic Eraser (either dry or wet depending on how dirty the shaft is). I'll then use a shaft spinner to apply and polish. To make a shaft spinner, buy a crutch tip at Walgreen's, drill a hole in the center, and install a 1/4" bolt. Insert that into an electric drill and you have a shaft spinner. If you do a search on this forum, you'll find quite a few references to making and using a shaft spinner. By the way, it does a fantastic job on my various shafts.
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I use butchers too.

I find it is the best.

Ken
 
I use Lemon Pledge on my cue. It cleans and removes the nasty smoke smell that all poolrooms and bars have in my area.

Kevin
 
dsoriano said:
I was wondering if it's a good idea to wax/polish a cue? If so, what's the best way? I own several cues and with time they seem to lose there luster. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the finish, I just want to gain that new beautiful shine back.
So if anyone has attempted to wax and polish their cue, I'd like to hear your method.

Daniel
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My personal preference is no wax. I prefer to clean the cue and then burnish it with a piece of leather or a brown paper towel will do in a pinch. After that try to keep your hands clean. The oil from your hands will get on the wood and then dirt and chalk will be more apt to stick to your cue. A clean, burnished cue is slicker than any waxed cue I have ever came across.

EDIT: My mistake, I thought you wanted to know about waxing the shaft of your cue. I didn't realize you were talking about the butt, I guess I should have read it a little closer.
 
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This stuff is the nuts. The picture is small, but it's called Bees Wax Furniture Polish.

It is also great on the walnut rails, and even the aluminum castings, on my Anniversay table.
 

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The Geetar Honey says that it is used on the fret board which is unfinished.

Are you saying that it works good on the finbish as well? If so, I will see if one of the music stores carries it locally.

Thanks.
 
Blue Hog ridr said:
The Geetar Honey says that it is used on the fret board which is unfinished.

Are you saying that it works good on the finbish as well? If so, I will see if one of the music stores carries it locally.

Thanks.
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Terry-what heck is finbish? Are you Canadians hiding something up there?
 
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