Centennials after cleaning with Dawn?

[fastone371]

Immma look into the tiger stuff for sure. I'd love to support them.

I do 2 drops on first spinning 8 balls, then 1 drop on the subsequent 8.

Wow!!! My balls stay pretty nice between cleanings. I have a Diamond polisher and I put 1 drop of Aramith cleaner on every other ball, so I use 8 drops to clean 16 balls. I have had my small bottle (maybe 4-5 oz.?) for about 5 years, I expect it to last at least another 5. Just doing my balls between both tables I have 4 sets I run thru the polisher regularly.

 

[fastone371]

I think the amount of silicone used would be the determining factor. IMO a little bit of the stuff will not hurt anything. BTW, don't the Aramith products contain waxes? I thought that was supposed to be no-no also.

I don't think the Aramith stuff has any silicone. I do know that if I use car wax/polish that the cue ball plays much different, makes it kind of fun using a lot of english.
When the balls come out of the polisher they feel clean but I wouldn't say slippery like a car feels after a fresh wax job. That's the best explanation I can come up with.

 

[L I F D 1]

i throw mine into the washing machines , liquid soap , bleach
and then polish and polish again , over 1 dozen sets , works for me
people always think i'm kidding when i talk about this , check photo's
# Centennials :: that's exactly how they appear "washed"
# Aramith Pro :: washed cleaned polished kissed and hugged

 

[lfigueroa]

This topic comes up periodically.

A few years ago Dan White did a follow up experiment to Dr. Dave's experiment on how different cleaning/polishing/waxing products affect the consistency of OB throw. It's quite illuminating:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=388405

For the lazy out there, the conclusion was: use Aramith Ball Cleaner.

Lou Figueroa

 

[pocket]

Why do people do this?

balls are dirty, dawn cleans things?

 

[ctyhntr]

I fully agree, I don't understand why some people are penny wise and pound foolish.

For under $30, you can get both bottles

Amazon.com : Aramith Bundle of 2 Items Billiard Ball Cleaner & Aramith Billiard Ball Restorer 8.4 fl.oz. Bottles : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Aramith Bundle of 2 Items Billiard Ball Cleaner & Aramith Billiard Ball Restorer 8.4 fl.oz. Bottles : Sports & Outdoors

www.amazon.com

This^^^. Household cleaners were not and are not designed to be used on phenolic resign that is used in playing pool. Not even automotive products. I don't understand how people pay $300-$400 on a set of premium balls then use harsh dishwashing detergent on them. If you are spending top dollar for a set of balls, go the extra mile and invest $20 in a product designed to clean and protect your investment. I'd go further and recommend a proper machine to clean them in; one of the few on the market or the DIY unit.

 

[WildWing]

Don't use dishwashing soap on anything but dishes. A damp paper towel after playing is all you need for billiard balls. Don't overdo it.

All the best,
WW

 

[yankee817299]

Back to the OP. I just purchased a 6 month old set of Aramith Pro's that were dull from being soaked in Dawn dishwashing liquid. Took them to the local billiard shop, Ft. Worth Billiards, and had them run them through their cleaner/polisher and now they look like new.