Best Way to Get Miscue Marks Off Cue Balls?

[Tommy-D]

Are you talking about the bits of burnt on cloth that show up as a green or blue spot?

The 3 sided nail buffers that have something like 2400/4000/12000 grit sides work real well in combination with a magnifying glass and a clean,dry rag like a microfiber type. Under magnification,you can see they will have a grain to them like wood,polish in the same direction as the grain.

It might work on the little half-moon cracks too,but never tried it. Tommy D.

 

[ChrisinNC]

Are you talking about the bits of burnt on cloth that show up as a green or blue spot?

The 3 sided nail buffers that have something like 2400/4000/12000 grit sides work real well in combination with a magnifying glass and a clean,dry rag like a microfiber type. Under magnification,you can see they will have a grain to them like wood,polish in the same direction as the grain.

It might work on the little half-moon cracks too,but never tried it. Tommy D.

No, I'm referring to the ugly blackish marks all over the CB that can be quite tough to get out - miscue marks is what I'm assuming they are. Most of you who have home tables or play in poolrooms with mostly regular players likely have little idea what I'm referring to here, unless by chance you happen to let your kids or grandkids loose on your home tables, unsupervised.

I am not here all the time, and when the waitresses have their hands full waiting on customers in our grill, they can't be expected to have the time to notice or knowledgeable enough to know when kids or beginner younger adults are virtually miscuing every shot and have no clue or common sense to attempt to strike the CB in the center, or what the chalk is for.

I appreciate all the suggestions I've received so far here, and I'll try out a few of them and report back as to what seems to work best - thanks!

 

[fastone371]

Use a magic eraser found at any grocery store. Get the one that does not contain soap. Use ball cleaner on it or liquid Car Turtle Wax.

I think using wax is a bad idea unless you are trying to do trick shots with a lot of spin.

 

[gregcantrall]

No, I'm referring to the ugly blackish marks all over the CB that can be quite tough to get out - miscue marks is what I'm assuming they are.

I have noticed little black flyspecks on the cue ball from layered tips. Not sure if all layered tips leave them but some do when the glue layer hits the cue ball just right. I use spit and a finger nail to remove them. That is one reason I will not use a layered tip.

 

[karppa68]

No, I'm referring to the ugly blackish marks...!

A picture would be helpful.

Personally I've found "Auto Glym fast Glass" to be more effective than "Mequiars's..." when cleaning pool balls. And then finish off with Aramith ball cleaner for that extra finish.

 

[ChrisinNC]

A picture would be helpful.

Personally I've found "Auto Glym fast Glass" to be more effective than "Mequiars's..." when cleaning pool balls. And then finish off with Aramith ball cleaner for that extra finish.

My thanks to those that offered their advice on cleaning the miscue marks off of cue balls. I will never use superfine steel wool again. Denatured alcohol on a sponge does an incredible job of easily getting all the marks off the CB, followed by Auto Glym Fast Glass Cleaner sprayed on the balls while in the ball polishing machine - both products were recommended by posters to this thread - thanks!

 

[pfduser]

I own a Diamond Pro Am 9 foot and notice from time to time those black marks. I use Mr. Clean magic eraser and it usually gets the spots off plus stubborn chalk stains.

 

[jrctherake]

Would this work for the little black marks that sometimes get left on the balls by diamond table pockets?
Did they ever figure out a fix for that or was it just a series of tables recently with the problem?

Hmmm, I've never experienced black marks with my pro-am. I use the Cyclops Skittles with a measles ball.

Never once seen a mark anywhere.

Is there a difference between the newer pro-am and older versions?

Rake