R Cue Doctor Shaft cleaner

RickLafayette

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Soft Scrub (for your sink) on a paper towel works just as well at a fraction of the cost. I've been using it for several years now. I use the Soft Scrub with bleach and people have always complimented me on my "new" shafts.
 

poolguy4u

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Well whatever is in it is available at Walmart in the cleaning or automotive section of the store.




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skogstokig

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is it the white powder? there are other manufacturers of that

i use magic eraser, sometimes isopropanol. works very good. dunno if either are "recommended" by the experts
 

CESSNA10

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Soft Scrub (for your sink) on a paper towel works just as well at a fraction of the cost. I've been using it for several years now. I use the Soft Scrub with bleach and people have always complimented me on my "new" shafts.

Isnt Soft Scrub abrasive?
 

measureman

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is it the white powder? there are other manufacturers of that

i use magic eraser, sometimes isopropanol. works very good. dunno if either are "recommended" by the experts


thats what i use.
probably can clean 100 shafts for $10.00
 

Ghosst

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alcohol or eraser, or both?

I wet a dry eraser with Methyl-Hydrate instead of water. Works well, but the Cue Doctor concoction still pulls grime out after. It's a shame it can't be sourced anymore.

Fast Orange seems a little harsh to me, but I have a spare shaft I can experiment with.
 

skogstokig

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I wet a dry eraser with Methyl-Hydrate instead of water. Works well, but the Cue Doctor concoction still pulls grime out after. It's a shame it can't be sourced anymore.

Fast Orange seems a little harsh to me, but I have a spare shaft I can experiment with.

i use them separately but i might just try that.

for a really dirty shaft i sometimes use SIL KLEEN dry, which i assume is what you talk about.
 

Tommy-D

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I haven't used that product,but there is another powdered bleach/cleaner out there that will work if used correctly.

https://cheapcues.com/q-clean-shaft-cleaner/

It's been a LONGGGG time since I used it because I found a better method before the Magic Eraser came along,then switched to it because it's faster than the old method,and perhaps even a tad more effective if used to it's full capability.

However,using ANY of those methods will 100% change the way the shaft feels when you are done,so be prepared to deal with restoring it to your own liking if you are doing it yourself,and understand that if you are having it cleaned by someone else,that there will be some sanding and re-sealing involved.

Now,because this method was shared with me before the Eraser came along,by a cuemaker that was a member here but is no longer with us,I will share it because it works,and hopefully helps you.

There is a very common yellow kitchen sponge that comes with a green Scotch Brite pad on one side available anyplace that sells dishwashing products. Ignore the green side,you'll only be using the yellow.

Take one of those and wet it,then wring it out as best you can.

Microwave it until it's steaming,then go to work.

I never tried it by hand,but using it on a lathe works best if you take about a minute to go from one end of the shaft to wherever the clearcoat ends if there is one,then turn the lathe off,rotate the sponge to a clean spot,then go end to end WITH the grain,and wipe dry then inspect.

Only a truly noticable dent should be left. Apply whatever sanding and sealing is needed. Tommy D.
 
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