Ball Maintenance
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https://www.turtlewax.com/shop/products/turtle-wax-renew-rx-premium-polishing-compound-18-fl-oz-
try some of this ............ sit watching TV and with a soft cloth.... polish each ball until it is shiny..................
Kim
If they're as dingy as you say, a coat of wax isn't going to do much good (and might make the balls react oddly; wax is an adhesive). I've had good luck with Aramith Ball Restorer https://www.seyberts.com/ball-cleaners/polish/aramith-billiard-ball-restorer/ although it works best (and easiest) if you make a ball polishing machine.
It's not hard; it's basically just a cheap auto polisher turned upside/down in a couple of 5-gallon plastic buckets. Lots of examples on youtube.com such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNPdZJXbpyc. I fitted mine with a dimmer switch so I could adjust the speed of the buffer.
One drop of Ball Restorer on each ball is more than enough. It will only take one trip in the polisher to make them shiney, but a few trips through to have any effect on scratches.
It's not hard; it's basically just a cheap auto polisher turned upside/down in a couple of 5-gallon plastic buckets. Lots of examples on youtube.com such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNPdZJXbpyc. I fitted mine with a dimmer switch so I could adjust the speed of the buffer.
One drop of Ball Restorer on each ball is more than enough. It will only take one trip in the polisher to make them shiney, but a few trips through to have any effect on scratches.
Don't put them in the dishwasher-don't ask how I know.
dirty balls
Ditto for the dishwasher!!! Especially with dishwasher detergent. On second thought, if you have an old set, try it. Really funny colors
Ditto for the dishwasher!!! Especially with dishwasher detergent. On second thought, if you have an old set, try it. Really funny colors
There are various ball polishes from Seyberts, Ozone, I use the Aramith cleaner. Don't use automotive polishes. You do not want a wax film on the balls.
https://www.seyberts.com/ball-cleaners-polish
Clean cloth. Lightly vacuum... Don't use rotation type head.
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If he inherited a table with old crappy balls, you might want to just go buy some new balls. Trying to "fix" beat up balls or polish them so you can play with them, may cost you more in materials and labor than just getting a new set of cheap Aramith balls for $100.
Balls should probably be replaced every so often anyways as they suffer from wear and tear like other sports equipment.
Balls should probably be replaced every so often anyways as they suffer from wear and tear like other sports equipment.
I'm with Wybrook...
One of the best value ball sets out there (IMO) is the Aramith Crown Standard. They can be had for $75-90 and play beautifully and really have a great "standard" finish. With regular use of Aramith's own ball POLISH (even by hand with an inexpensive microfiber towel) and you'll have these beauties for many years of flawless play.
May I suggest an early holiday gift that keeps on giving
K.
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One of the best value ball sets out there (IMO) is the Aramith Crown Standard. They can be had for $75-90 and play beautifully and really have a great "standard" finish. With regular use of Aramith's own ball POLISH (even by hand with an inexpensive microfiber towel) and you'll have these beauties for many years of flawless play.
May I suggest an early holiday gift that keeps on giving
K.
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I'm with Wybrook...
One of the best value ball sets out there (IMO) is the Aramith Crown Standard. They can be had for $75-90 and play beautifully and really have a great "standard" finish. With regular use of Aramith's own ball POLISH (even by hand with an inexpensive microfiber towel) and you'll have these beauties for many years of flawless play.
May I suggest an early holiday gift that keeps on giving
K.
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Excellent suggestion. I would also suggest buying from a recognized online billiard store (like Seyberts, Ozone etc) or a retail store and not via eBay unless you can get comfortable with the legitimacy of the seller - knocks-offs exist and they are not worth the "savings".
ps - last years some online billiard stores had good Black Friday sales.
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