Pine sol for cleaning cues

[galipeau]

Does anyone use pine sol on their cues after playing sessions? I have a diluted spray bottle that I use on my golf clubs. Don't think it would hurt the wood. Used cue specific cleaners that leave a funny texture in the past.

Not talking about refinishing, just basic wipe down after a long chalky sweaty session.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

nope ...

 

[Zerksies]

A clean towel should be about it. Some people are using cleaning wipes which is diluted alcohol.

 

[Tom1234]

91% alcohol (perfect for CF) also works well for wooden shafts. I then buff the wood and wax it. I do this every time I use the cue and it really reduces the bluing of the shaft.

 

[GoldCrown]

Nope... Cue would smell like the bathroom floor in restaurant.

 

[xX-Wizard-Xx]

i only clean the shaft occasionally ... maybe on a tip change or something.

 

[garczar]

i rarely if ever clean a wood shaft. the bluing looks cool to me. i use a shaft pad from Bulletproof: https://bulletproofbreaktips.com/collections/all to keep it slick. 2400/3200grit. works great.

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Pine-sol. Really? Jesus wept.

 

[galipeau]

Touchy

 

[garczar]

Does anyone use pine sol on their cues after playing sessions? I have a diluted spray bottle that I use on my golf clubs. Don't think it would hurt the wood. Used cue specific cleaners that leave a funny texture in the past.

Not talking about refinishing, just basic wipe down after a long chalky sweaty session.

wipe your hands/cue with a microfiber towel during play will keep you and cue clean.

 

[slim123]

Does anyone use pine sol on their cues after playing sessions? I have a diluted spray bottle that I use on my golf clubs. Don't think it would hurt the wood. Used cue specific cleaners that leave a funny texture in the past.

Not talking about refinishing, just basic wipe down after a long chalky sweaty session.

Does it keep the bugs away lol

 

[galipeau]

I normally use a slightly damp towel during play. Guess the answer to my question is a resounding no.

 

[CLAUD]

Dry microfiber before and after play. Wash my hands if they get too dirty. I don't sweat much though. My hands never sweat. No to the Pine Sol.
Every now and then I clean the shaft with shaft cleaner, burnish, and wax. Keeps the bluing to a minimum.

 

[Zerksies]

i rarely if ever clean a wood shaft. the bluing looks cool to me. i use a shaft pad from Bulletproof: https://bulletproofbreaktips.com/collections/all to keep it slick. 2400/3200grit. works great.

I prefer the dirty look too.

 

[Renegade_56]

Pledge household furniture polish once in a while and that is it.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

You want Pool Cue to small like Pine Pitch

 

[DeeDeeCues]

Wipe down regularly with a slightly damp cloth or paper towel. Buff dry immediately after.

Generally, if you get to where you think you need an actual liquid cleaner, you are likely way past needing a liquid cleaner. At that point hit it with 800 grit sandpaper, then work up to 2000 grit. Finalize by burnishing with leather or non-corrugated) cardboard.

 

[Renegade_56]

Wipe down regularly with a slightly damp cloth or paper towel. Buff dry immediately after.

Generally, if you get to where you think you need an actual liquid cleaner, you are likely way past needing a liquid cleaner. At that point hit it with 800 grit sandpaper, then work up to 2000 grit. Finalize by burnishing with leather or non-corrugated) cardboard.

why in the world would you do this to a finished pool cue?

 

[DeeDeeCues]

why in the world would you do this to a finished pool cue?

Sorry I'm talking the unfinished shaft.

If you need cleaners on the finished parts of the cue, you have major problems. A mediocre clear should only require a wipe-down with a dry rag.

 

[slush]

Wipe down regularly with a slightly damp cloth or paper towel. Buff dry immediately after.

Generally, if you get to where you think you need an actual liquid cleaner, you are likely way past needing a liquid cleaner. At that point hit it with 800 grit sandpaper, then work up to 2000 grit. Finalize by burnishing with leather or non-corrugated) cardboard.

I've always used a business card for the final burnishing, dunno why...