What is the best way to clean a shaft each you get finished shooting? Get rid of sweat, oils, chalk etc... I need some help. Thanks.
PKM said:Q-wiz does the trick for me.
Drew said:Yeah I like the q-wiz. But it does tend to turn my shaft blue. I didn't like that at first, but now I love the chalky shaft.
I would caution against steel wool, the fibers can shed and embed themselves in the wood (not noticable until they turn orange from rust). Also, steel wool has a light coat of oil to help prevent rusting that is being rubbed into the wood.Dartman said:Your going to get plenty of different answers on this one. Personally I keep a piece of 0000 steel wool in the case and use it during and after play. It does a good job of keeping the shaft slick and clean.
Steve - Detroit said:zippo or ronsonol lighter fluid on a cotton swab. doesn't raise the grain or dry out the wood like alcohol. after that, a piece of leather.
RiverCity said:I would caution against steel wool, the fibers can shed and embed themselves in the wood (not noticable until they turn orange from rust). Also, steel wool has a light coat of oil to help prevent rusting that is being rubbed into the wood. Chuck
mooseman said:2. Teflon Spray
i agree DO NOT to use steel wool..go to a hardware store,Menards,Homedepot ect.get the scott or 3M sanding pads..they come in various gritts.they are the size of a sheet of sandpaper and are about 1/4 inch thick..they are color coded to grit ..RiverCity said:I would caution against steel wool, the fibers can shed and embed themselves in the wood (not noticable until they turn orange from rust). Also, steel wool has a light coat of oil to help prevent rusting that is being rubbed into the wood.
Chuck