Fiberglass shaft slicker?

ELBeau

ELBeau

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Anybody have any suggestions for a good way to help make those fiberglass-clad shafts slick? I always suggest to people using a microfiber towel to wipe down the shaft and keep their hands clean/dry.
An occasional polishing on the lathe doesn't hurt, either.
Any other suggestions for the fiberglass shafts?
What about graphite?

Thanks,
Beau
 
On graphite shafts, I recomend people just use a moist paper towel with some mild soap, or a wetwipe. Then dry. Also suggest they they wash there hands often.
Keep waxes away as they attract dirt and grime.
Neil
 
i've had really good success sanding them. it's not as bad as it sounds! use 320 or 400 and sand VERY lightly in long strokes up and down the shaft. breaks up the glassiness and makes the shaft feel quite nice. makes it very playable and lasts a long time. a wipe down with some alcohol every now and then. never tried it with a graphite shaft, i would think it's not a good idea.
 
sandpaper?

I'm a chicken; I'd be scared to used sandpaper on a graphite or fiberglass shaft. Anybody else try this method?
Maybe someday if I wind up with a trash graphite or fiberglass shaft (I know...it is an oxymoron)... :rolleyes:
I'm still looking for more ideas beyond the traditional: "wash your hands: wipe the grime off them and your cue!"
Thanks.
 
The new Lemon Pledge wipes. Keep one in a zip lock bag in your cue case.

Gene
 
Cue wax

I recommend clean, dry and apply a light coat of cue wax buff and away you go. Of course clean dry hands are always recommended.
 
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ELBeau said:
I'm a chicken; I'd be scared to used sandpaper on a graphite or fiberglass shaft. Anybody else try this method?
Maybe someday if I wind up with a trash graphite or fiberglass shaft (I know...it is an oxymoron)... :rolleyes:
I'm still looking for more ideas beyond the traditional: "wash your hands: wipe the grime off them and your cue!"
Thanks.
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oh come on you scaredy cat! :) i actually got this idea from Earl Strickland, i saw him to do it to his cuetecs. it's really not so bad, people sand wood shafts, and fiberglass is a lot more durable. just go very lightly and you'll be fine. i've only done it on clear fiberglass shafts though. if it's colored or graphite, it will probably look weird.

someone else mentioned armor all. i'm pretty sure that is the exact same stuff as cuetec hi-tec. i've tried both and i can't tell any difference. looks, smells, and feels exactly the same. it doesn't really work very well tho, it's quite temporary. eventually the stuff gets gummy and being silicone based it just ends up attracting more dirt and grime.
 
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