How to get marks out of balls
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I have a homemade polisher that polishes great, the problem is it doesn’t seem to get the black marks off that I am assuming are coming from the pockets. Any suggestions on how to get them out ??
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Try hand sanitizer.
I have a homemade polisher that polishes great, the problem is it doesn’t seem to get the black marks off that I am assuming are coming from the pockets. Any suggestions on how to get them out ??
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You need to buy some Aramith Ball Cleaner.
Squirt a little on a rag (I use a micro-fiber cloth) and individually rub down each ball before putting it in the polisher. It doesn't take much rubbing or time.
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Best answer here.
However, I miss the good ole days when RKC would pounce in here and tell everyone how he designed the Diamond machine to work best with automotive car wax.
Almost what I'd suggest...but I say put the ball in a plastic sandwich bag, then a drop of aramith polisher on the ball and lightly rub the mark.
Quick wipedown with soft cloth, then stick it in the machine.
Automobile bug and tar remover will do it easily
Agree. All of 5 seconds to remove it.
Added hint. I toss a couple of paper paper towels in the pockets. Keeps balls and tables a bit cleaner...also I sweep the table with a brush towards the pockets. I then just take out the paper towells and replace with clean ones.
An added bonus. The towels muffle the sound if playing at home.
Try Bar Keepers Friend
Try Bar Keepers Friend and a new sponge ........it’s in the section where household cleaning
products like Comet is located. When using it, dampen the ball first and apply the Bar Keepers
Friend directly on the ball. Using a damp sponge, start rubbing the marks away. It’s almost like
you’re compounding a car’s exterior paint. Be sure to have a good polish, like Aramith, to use
afterward as cleaning the marks may likely dull the finish where the marks were or the entire ball.
Try Bar Keepers Friend and a new sponge ........it’s in the section where household cleaning
products like Comet is located. When using it, dampen the ball first and apply the Bar Keepers
Friend directly on the ball. Using a damp sponge, start rubbing the marks away. It’s almost like
you’re compounding a car’s exterior paint. Be sure to have a good polish, like Aramith, to use
afterward as cleaning the marks may likely dull the finish where the marks were or the entire ball.
I know for a fact that this was exactly what was causing spots particularly on our 1-balls when using the Simonis spots that come with Simonis cloth. Master spots not nearly as bad. Even though I’ve had a long time account with them, when I called and stated this to them, they claimed it was the first they’d ever heard this complaint.
I have a homemade polisher that polishes great, the problem is it doesn’t seem to get the black marks off that I am assuming are coming from the pockets. Any suggestions on how to get them out ??
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Try tooth paste. It will remove permanent magic marker
I have a homemade polisher that polishes great, the problem is it doesn’t seem to get the black marks off that I am assuming are coming from the pockets. Any suggestions on how to get them out ??
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Rub with liquid car polish and a rag.
So many bad replies.
Use Aramith ball polish. Wash the balls in clean water and dry them after you use the polish.
Do not use wax.
Fix your table.
Automotive products can increase throw by a factor of two. If you don't care about that, go ahead with some rubbing compound while you're at it.
Use Aramith ball polish. Wash the balls in clean water and dry them after you use the polish.
Do not use wax.
Fix your table.
Automotive products can increase throw by a factor of two. If you don't care about that, go ahead with some rubbing compound while you're at it.
(Not exactly about the pocket spots of the OP....)
Sometimes after a miscue there is a nasty spot on the cue ball that doesn't wipe off. In case you don't carry Aramith polish, here is an emergency method to get rid of marks like that.
Get a worn piece of chalk. Chalk your thumb. Rub your thumb firmly on the spot. Wipe off any chalk residue.
Sometimes after a miscue there is a nasty spot on the cue ball that doesn't wipe off. In case you don't carry Aramith polish, here is an emergency method to get rid of marks like that.
Get a worn piece of chalk. Chalk your thumb. Rub your thumb firmly on the spot. Wipe off any chalk residue.
I have a homemade polisher that polishes great, the problem is it doesn’t seem to get the black marks off that I am assuming are coming from the pockets. Any suggestions on how to get them out ??
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I don't have this issue, but been experimenting the last couple weeks with cleaning my balls. lol
I've been using Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash as a quick detailer for automotive detailing. If it's safe for paint and won't strip wax because it's PH neutral, it can't hurt the balls. Placed balls in bucket, a light spray and they come out looking really clean. I have some HD Poxy I'm going to try on them next after cleaning them. HD Poxy has Montana wax in it and it has a high melting point. I have 2 bottles of the Aramith ball cleaner, but just been trying out different things.
So many bad replies.
Use Aramith ball polish. Wash the balls in clean water and dry them after you use the polish.
Do not use wax.
Fix your table.
Automotive products can increase throw by a factor of two. If you don't care about that, go ahead with some rubbing compound while you're at it.
I just read this. Why not use wax? I'm having a feeling mine was also a bad reply. LOL