Best Way to Clean your shaft?

A wet cloth vigorously rubbed on the shaft but definitely wax the shaft afterwards and Craftsman Cue Wax from England is the very best cue wax to use....a bit pricey but well worth the added cost.

Matt B.
 
I think the best cleaning is done with Magic Eraser. Followed by sealing with Butcher's Bowling Alley wax. Good luck in keeping your shaft clean...
 
Get a fluffy clean white cotton bar rag, dampen and apply, works perfect, will minimize shaft wear.
 
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cueman said:
Once you have tried just about every do it yourself method and have the grain raised really nice on your shaft, then do what should have been done in the first place and take it to your local repairman and have him do it right on a lathe. Or at least get yourself a lathe pin and a drill to spin your shaft if you want to do it yourself. Then buy some shaft cleaner, sealer and wax.
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Chris said it all in his post. Enough said.
 
Can anyone chime in on my cleaning method and offer any advice or changes? I started taking care of my shafts a lot more recently and I have learned a great deal from reading techniques from other members. I also wanted to note that I live in Canada, where denatured alcohol is not sold here. I'm contemplating of purchasing rubbing alcohol (95% ethanol alcohol at my local drug store okay?) and dampen with magic eraser but for now, my steps are as follows:

1. Use magic eraser (dry)
2. Use Joe Porper shaft cleaning solution
3. Use dark side of Q-Wiz, then green side of Q-Wiz
4. Use leather to burnish shaft
5. Q-Wax with paper towel, let it sit for a few minutes, wipe off excess wax and wipe until smooth with paper towel.

What should I do if my shaft is only a tad bit dirty? Is there a way for me to clean just a bit of it without going through my entire steps? Also, how is the wax removed? I've read that rubbing alcohol with towel/magic eraser will get rid of it? Also what is the difference between a shaft sealer solution compared to burnishing your shaft with a piece of leather?
 
ZeroSkylineX said:
Can anyone chime in on my cleaning method and offer any advice or changes? I started taking care of my shafts a lot more recently and I have learned a great deal from reading techniques from other members. I also wanted to note that I live in Canada, where denatured alcohol is not sold here. I'm contemplating of purchasing rubbing alcohol (95% ethanol alcohol at my local drug store okay?) and dampen with magic eraser but for now, my steps are as follows:

1. Use magic eraser (dry)
2. Use Joe Porper shaft cleaning solution
3. Use dark side of Q-Wiz, then green side of Q-Wiz
4. Use leather to burnish shaft
5. Q-Wax with paper towel, let it sit for a few minutes, wipe off excess wax and wipe until smooth with paper towel.

What should I do if my shaft is only a tad bit dirty? Is there a way for me to clean just a bit of it without going through my entire steps? Also, how is the wax removed? I've read that rubbing alcohol with towel/magic eraser will get rid of it? Also what is the difference between a shaft sealer solution compared to burnishing your shaft with a piece of leather?
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Perhaps a suggestion:

Try Renaissance Wax Polish (best wax I have used, the smallest amount goes a LONG way) Reference: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=394833
 
PickPocket said:
Perhaps a suggestion:

Try Renaissance Wax Polish (best wax I have used, the smallest amount goes a LONG way) Reference: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=394833
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Yes I've read about that thread as well. One gentleman mentioned that he's tried every wax imaginable since 1985 and highly recommends Craftsmen Cues Wax on eBay. I'd definitely like to try that once my Q-Wax is used up, but these things last forever so I don't think I'll have that opportunity any time soon. So far I'm pretty happy with Q-Wax, large in quantity, cheap in price, and smells great.
 
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I just use my tiger pad before and during a match. Its not perfect but i kinda like a shaft thats a bit crusty anyway...no bluing on the ferrule but a nice even layer of gray means its just right
 
fluna760 said:
Hi fellow AZers,
I wanted some opinions and methods of the best way to clean your shaft and remove the blue chalk marks. Any reviews on using Q cleaner? I was told I should buy it and use that to clean them, but when I looked online I saw there was the cleaner, the conditioner, and others and was thinking do I need all of them or can the Q cleaner get the job done?
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But yeah, 99% rubbing alcohol and Mr Clean Magic Erasers.
 
Denatured alcohol and magic eraser I reckon, then burnish it.., wet paper towel, I've been using world class cue care pre moistened wipes here lately, and they work great..
 
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BigNBeefY said:
I just use my tiger pad before and during a match. Its not perfect but i kinda like a shaft thats a bit crusty anyway...no bluing on the ferrule but a nice even layer of gray means its just right
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I've seen a YouTube video from eatpool using it and it seems way too abrasive judging from the sound and excess it removed...
 
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