Polishing Balls
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JE54 said:
I've used this stuff on my car/bike for over 30 years. Started using it on my Centennial's 10 years ago
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YELLOW WAX PASTE PRODUCT BULLETIN.pdf
This product is a favorite among professionals in the industry as well as automotive connoisseurs who insist on the finest quality. Made from 100% pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax, this hard cake paste wax leaves any finish with an exceptionally long lasting, lustrous, clear shine. contains no cleaners or abrasives. Apply by hand with a damp cloth. For pre-cleaned surfaces only. voc compliant. Available in a 14 oz. can
Here's the link: http://www.prowax.com/waxes.shtml
Paul Mon
Hand -rub. Hu-huh-huh.
I gotta do it too...I use the Aramith solution to get my nuggets right.
I gotta do it too...I use the Aramith solution to get my nuggets right.
There are pros and cons of applying wax to pool balls. Wax changes how the balls throw and bank. That will change as the wax wears off. If you keep them well waxed, they will probably not change.JE54 said:
If you do wax them, you will probably have difficulty with unwaxed balls on some shots.
I think the Aramith polish has no wax or silicone.
Hi Paul,Paul Mon said:
In another thread, you mentioned that the waxed balls at the room where you play throw a lot. I saw something similar when I tried to clean up an old set of balls first with car rubbing compound and then car polish. The balls came out nice and shiny but had about twice as much throw as before.
Do the balls have more or less throw with Carnauba?
ball cleaner
This is not a wax, it is a cleaner, so once you buff it off there is not a waxy buildup. So balls don't throw any more......or less
I use Mcguire's Cleaner Wax, comes in a red bottle. You can buy it at any car parts store near the car waxes. Takes all the blue spots off the cue ball from chalk and does not leave residue.JE54 said:
This is not a wax, it is a cleaner, so once you buff it off there is not a waxy buildup. So balls don't throw any more......or less
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Bob Jewett said:
Like bob said. I wouldnt wax em, just clean em. Wax will affect play and when u go play somewhere else itll take time to adjust. Just use aramith ball cleaner. my super aramith pros came with it and a microfiber cloth to use.
Bob Jewett said:
I haven't noticed any difference in throw using the "Yellow Wax". You are correct about them banking differently. Initially they skid/slide more coming off the rail and bank longer. This also makes the corner pockets play eaiser for the same reason. But this dosen't last too long, maybe a couple of racks and then they behave normally.
I am personally against waxing. I played some with a waxed set, and spin was odd. Side spin had a hard time catching off the rails, but follow and draw was above normal. Draw was a bit neat as I'd see it hit, then spin in place for a bit (due to the slipery stuff on the ball), then scoot back. It was too unpredictable, but fun as long as you don't expect to play a good game.
I like em to roll as in the bar so I pour beer on em and lots of ashes. Nice friction. hah