Explain Something to me; cue refinishing.

mmedford

mmedford

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I have a question, but before I ask it. Can someone explain what happens when a cue is refinished?

Thanks,
Mark
 
The clearcoat is stripped off and a new one applied. This often would include fixing dings in the wood, fixing points that are popping out a bit, fixing rings, cleaning or replacing the wrap. Technically just a straight re-finish would be just stripping the cue down to the wood and re-applying the finish/clearcoat. I don't think most players just do that unless the cue is in great shape aside from the finish cracking or just wearing off.
 
Thanks for the reply

Now for my question; Is it possible to add a tint to a cue? Maybe an additive to the clear. To give the cue a darker appearance?

Thanks,
Mark
 
Just FYI, there is an "ask the cuemaker" section. I think this would a great place to get the answers you're looking for.
 
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Just for everyone's information: this thread was originally in the Main Forum (through post #5), and apparently the mods moved it to this section overnight.

So it probably doesn't matter where everyone is from.......the original poster wants to know if it is possible to change the tone/color/darkness of the cue with a "refinish"; that is the question he wants information on.

Charlie
 
I can't answer the OP's question exactly as I've never heard of such a thing. Usually wood workers will stain the wood then apply some type of clear coat or oil finish. It really is impressive what some people can do with stain alone. It's an art and a science that in and of itself takes a long time to perfect. I can guess that nobody has ever really tried tinting a clear coat because it simply doesn't look good. Wouldn't you want to see the beauty of the wood (stained or natural) as clearly as possible?

And as a side note, I'm pretty sure I posted the previous comment while the thread was in the main forum. My geographical location has no bearing on my intelligence, at least that i'm aware of...
 
galipeau said:
My geographical location has no bearing on my intelligence, at least that i'm aware of...
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Exactly my point Ian... Instead of being nice and getting a new customer since you are starting doing cue stuff, he makes a dumb comment about people's intelligence. Wait to go Joe.
 
Haha, it's no worries. Sometimes we all have the urge to make rash comments (including myself). I'm not bothered.
 
mmedford said:
I have a question, but before I ask it. Can someone explain what happens when a cue is refinished?

Thanks,
Mark
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What I do is completely strip off the old finish. Then i will fix any problems that is under finish. like points popping up. Then I will apply a undercoat. Let it dry . Wet sand the undercoat. Then I will spray on the new finish. Once I have the finish how I like it. I will wet sand and polish. Then I will put a new wrap on it.

Yes once you strip the old finish off a lot of the time you can stain the cue to get the desired look you are wanting. Sometimes you have a hard time staining a cue after your strip off the old finish because the wood soaks up the old finish and its hard to get back down to all wood..

If you need any help with this feel free to give me a call.

Thanks
I hope this answers your questions.
 
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