cleaning irish linen wrap

have a new one put on it.

I have seen them cleaned, but the cost of a new one isn't that bad (less than a good night at league).
 
Blue Coral automotive upholstery cleaner. Works like a champ for me. If it gets a little fuzzy, wipe in the direction of the twist, and then use a warm iron to flatten it out (no steam)

Brian
www.nittanyleather.com
 
prog8r, what's the significance of sua sponte in your signature? Just curious.
 
Would partly depend on if it's pressed or not. If it is, a cue repair guy is the way to go. I haven't cleaned one since the days of "natural linen", I wipe my current cue's wrap before I put it away everytime I play.

ps, I also agree, it might be better to have a new one put on.
 
Not a bad idea to have a pro cue repair guy give you an opinion on whether to clean it or outright replace it. I do repair and I give an honest appraisal on cue repair. If its junk I'll tell them to go new and save the repair money and trust me I get alot of junk thrown my way. I realize some junk has sentimental value so I cover that base with the client. Develop a relationship with a reputable repair guy and he will usually be forthright with you.
 
Years ago, lots of players would use wax paper after they cleaned the linen to get the nap down and smooth it out. I don't know about these days though. :)
 
For $35 I'll put a new one on for you. I've tried to clean wraps in the past, using every method mentioned and, for my time and money, I'd go with new.
 
ratcues said:
For $35 I'll put a new one on for you. I've tried to clean wraps in the past, using every method mentioned and, for my time and money, I'd go with new.
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....and $35 is as cheap as you'll find it done.;)
 
ratcues said:
For $35 I'll put a new one on for you. I've tried to clean wraps in the past, using every method mentioned and, for my time and money, I'd go with new.
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Agree w/Ryan and Varney here. In my experience cleaning and pressing without a lathe is a poor alternative to a pro's wrap replacement.

Tried spray starching and ironing myself and couldn't eliminate the furry-ness of the wrap. If there is an effective home remedy I'd like to hear it.
 
Jigger said:
Tried spray starching and ironing myself and couldn't eliminate the furry-ness of the wrap. If there is an effective home remedy I'd like to hear it.
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a great way to get rid of the furriness is to rub a shot glass or glass coffee cup up and down the wrap vigorously working your way around the cue slowly, it works great
 
PROG8R said:
have a new one put on it.

I have seen them cleaned, but the cost of a new one isn't that bad (less than a good night at league).
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Glad to hear that even the pros agree.
 
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