Balls
- Thread starter Jodacus
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I clean my extra cueballs with toothpaste, but I wouldn't put that stuff in my mouth.
21whiskey
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you might find this interesting.
here's the link: http://forums.azbilliards.com//showthread.php?t=272253&referrerid=79791
the set shown below was stinking filthy dirty.
ciggarette tar, magic marker, blue chalk, red chalk, something else and something else.
i washed them using hot water, clorox liquid bleach and lemon dish detergent.
they are now incredibly clean but very, very dull.
the colors are vibrant and strong, the finish is undamaged and like new.
when i have time i'll polish and glaze the ball set, i've used this method 100 times (probably more).
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maybe you should
From the looks of your teeth maybe you should give it a try.
I dont think I have ever read a single post or thread from you where you said something nice about anyone or anything,,,,,
LOL you get what you give, have a nice day.
From the looks of your teeth maybe you should give it a try.
I dont think I have ever read a single post or thread from you where you said something nice about anyone or anything,,,,,
LOL you get what you give, have a nice day.
You could use gasoline, but I would suggest you don't smoke while doing it. :smile:
Call me dumb, I deserve it, but I ran my Centennials through my non-commercial dishwasher and ruined them. Colors faded terribly. It's been a long time, but I'm sure I must have used the dishwasher detergent - Cascade probably.
They were all Aramith's I washed, and the commercial dishwasher only uses extremely hot water with a little bit of bleach, and only runs a cycle lasting around 30 seconds or so. It was a dishwasher made predominately for glassware. It never harmed the balls or their complexion at all. I can't speak firsthand about any other dishwashers or detergents.
I think I heard somewhere that the additive they
use in dishwasher soap to make it not leave spots
also etches glass. The cheap glasses my wife washes
time and again are very dull. Etched looking.
Maybe that is what happened to your Centennials.
He could have had a bad child hood,,not his fault.
A few years ago some of the people who usually know what they are talking about said that there should not be any wax on pool balls. I listened and thought I would start with a clean slate. I used floor wax remover to clean everything off the balls. I ruined a perfectly good set of Centennials. Never could restore them though they cleaned up somewhat.
Later, we all learned that Aramith pool ball cleaner does contain wax.
BTW if you compare a new set of Aramith Super Pros to a set that is about a year old you will see that the old balls will not have the same sheen that the new balls have no matter what you do. I suspect that most ball polishers do not rotate the balls for the same length of time or use the same materials that are used at the factory.
Later, we all learned that Aramith pool ball cleaner does contain wax.
BTW if you compare a new set of Aramith Super Pros to a set that is about a year old you will see that the old balls will not have the same sheen that the new balls have no matter what you do. I suspect that most ball polishers do not rotate the balls for the same length of time or use the same materials that are used at the factory.
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I have a machine so I've not used the dishwasher but in reading the mixed reviews it occurs to me that while perhaps some of the fading problems may be due to the detergent, I wonder if it could also be caused by using the full cycle, including heated drying. If I were to try this method I would definitely take them out at the end of the water cycle and not subject them to the heat of the drying cycle.
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What do use to polish them with?
I would also like to know what the best polish is to use? and while we're at it, whats the best cleaner?
21whiskey
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is this a business opportunity??
Professional Centennial Pool Ball Cleaning Service
couple of washing machines in the garage, some sound proofing.
every room owner in the nation will become a potential client
this is amazing, i could make this a business venture.
Professional Centennial Pool Ball Cleaning Service
couple of washing machines in the garage, some sound proofing.
every room owner in the nation will become a potential client
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21whiskey
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TWO PHOTO'S OF THE SAME BALL , BEFORE and AFTER
BOTTOM 2nd PHOTO SHOWS HOW I RECEIVED IT
TOP PHOTO SHOWING THE BALL FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS , BRUNSWICK CENTENNIAL
THAT'S JUST AFTER THE SCRUBBING I GAVE IT USING MY WASHING MACHINE METHOD
BUFF and POLISH NEXT , HOPE THIS IS OF INTEREST
BOTTOM 2nd PHOTO SHOWS HOW I RECEIVED IT
TOP PHOTO SHOWING THE BALL FOR WHAT IT REALLY IS , BRUNSWICK CENTENNIAL
THAT'S JUST AFTER THE SCRUBBING I GAVE IT USING MY WASHING MACHINE METHOD
BUFF and POLISH NEXT , HOPE THIS IS OF INTEREST
