Cleaning the Cue...

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So I heard many use and recommend lighter's fluid for cleaning the cue. So, can I just get a small bottle, spray bottle to store the lighter's fluid and keep it in my accessory bag or should I just leave it home and clean it at home?

I can find lighter fluid anywhere right? Well, almost
 
I use lighter fluid (Ronsonol®) and a clean, soft rag (old diaper works great). I do NOT carry this with me but I do clean my shaft every couple days. Lighter fluid leaves a slight film on the wood -- almost feels like wax but does NOT get sticky as does wax.

After each session I wipe down my cue with another old diaper I carry in my bag. I also keep my hands clean and wipe the shaft during a session.

I also use this method on customers cues with positive feedback.

Troy
 
Troy said:
I use lighter fluid (Ronsonol®) and a clean, soft rag (old diaper works great). I do NOT carry this with me but I do clean my shaft every couple days. Lighter fluid leaves a slight film on the wood -- almost feels like wax but does NOT get sticky as does wax.

After each session I wipe down my cue with another old diaper I carry in my bag. I also keep my hands clean and wipe the shaft during a session.

I also use this method on customers cues with positive feedback.

Troy
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I tried using the old diaper and boy my cue really stinks!
 
Old Diaper? hope you're not talking about what I'm thinking...
Thanks!
 
You guys and your "diaper" jokes are cute... :)

If you must know, I'm a grandfather and haven't seen a "dirty" diaper in over 30 years. My wife keeps a small supply of old diapers for dusting.
 
Lighter fulid? that sounds kind of harsh to me.

plus i don't want any kind of film on my shaft, that would annoy the hell out of me.

any other ideas for cleaning?
 
I use a rag slightly dampened with dihydrogen oxide, commonly known as water: H2O. Works fine.
 
Moderation Cod, moderation..... A small amount of lighter works wonders for cleaning. The slight film that remains is less than a light wax job, feel more like talc without the powder.
catfishcody said:
Lighter fulid? that sounds kind of harsh to me.

plus i don't want any kind of film on my shaft, that would annoy the hell out of me.

any other ideas for cleaning?
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I tried the lighter fluid a couple of times with a soft rag. Didn't really turn my rag blue but then when i went with the water on the rag it turned really blue. Maybe the lighter fluid breaks down the dried oils and brings the blue to the surface and then the water gets it off. Anyone try vinegar?...maybe the oil/vinegar combo would separate the blue from the oil. Now...to remember which floats to the top.... LOL. Then the cue will really smell. HAHA. Your opponent will drop dead from nausea.
 
catfishcody said:
Lighter fulid? that sounds kind of harsh to me.

plus i don't want any kind of film on my shaft, that would annoy the hell out of me.

any other ideas for cleaning?
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When I use lighter fluid I burnish the shaft with a paper towel and don't notice any film afterward. I don't find lighter fluid to harsh. However, something else I use sometimes is "Fast Orange" the waterless hand cleaner, that works quite well. Regardless of what you use I think burnishing the shaft afterward is a good idea.
 
I clean my shaft with comet, you know the stuff you clean your sink with. take a papertowel put a little comet on the towl and wipe it down, it will be very smooth afterwards
 
Spray Power works for me. Use on a dampened cloth then buff with a brown paper towel.
 
Have any of you ever tried sealing the shaft with wood sealer, sanding it down with 1500 or 2000 to get rid of the tackyness?
This is what I do. It seals the pours and wipes clean with the paper towel I wash my hands with after I play. It does help to have a lathe.
Don P.;)
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
Have any of you ever tried sealing the shaft with wood sealer, sanding it down with 1500 or 2000 to get rid of the tackyness?
This is what I do. It seals the pours and wipes clean with the paper towel I wash my hands with after I play. It does help to have a lathe.
Don P.;)
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Yes.
Clean the shaft with denatured alcohol.
Get a wet sponge and hold that a bit on a dinged spots of the shaft while spinning.
Sand down with a real fine grit paper.
Apply sealer. Let it dry and wipe off with paper towel while spinning.
 
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