Q Clean

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RunoutJJ

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I searched high and low for a thread on this and I gave up after page 10. Anybody ever use this stuff?? I bought it back in 2001ish and just found it again. I mostly use a magic eraser to clean my shafts but I wanted to get an idea of how the reviews on Q Clean are.

I also would need to be told how the process is done since I don't have directions and its been over 10 years since I used it.

Thanks to everybody that can help :)
 
I tried it once, wasn't too impressed. (I still have the rest of the bottle.)
 
If I remember and I may be wrong, Q Clean is a cream cleaner with grit (pumice) in it.

If that is the case, a small bottle of Vim from the Dollar Store will do the same job for you.

I have a couple of different cream cleaners and they are actually nothing remarkable.

I think your Magic Eraser is about one of the best you can use.

Have to remember that some of these products are reputed to be repackaged house hold cleaners.

Silk Drops are not much else than a ladies hair care product for the Frizzies. You can smell the perfume in it. A small bottle for approx 6 bucks or a life time supply for $9 if you buy something like Pantene.
 
RunoutJJ said:
I searched high and low for a thread on this and I gave up after page 10. Anybody ever use this stuff?? I bought it back in 2001ish and just found it again. I mostly use a magic eraser to clean my shafts but I wanted to get an idea of how the reviews on Q Clean are.

I also would need to be told how the process is done since I don't have directions and its been over 10 years since I used it.

Thanks to everybody that can help :)
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Just put some on a damp rag and wipe down your shaft with it. Then wipe it down with a clean damp rag afterwards. Works quite well. I believe it is just a type of bleach, so don't get it on your clothes or anything you don't want bleached.
 
What about that "Chalk Off!" spray that was advertised during many matches in the 90's. I'd be a little hesitant spraying that stuff on my table.

Anyone ever try it?
 
Yes, I use it all the time. We have been cleaning tables and doing tournaments for the US Open and The Super Billiards expo for years now. Every since 1996 I think. Cleaning all them tables at the Expo has been a breeze. About 45 seconds a table. It works very well. It will help the cloth last longer. Very easy to use. Spray it on and wipe it off. You will not be disappointed. Here is the link http://www.quick-clean.com/

Give David a call and tell him Doug sent ya
 
Q clean works okay. Most all the other stuff will work as well.
I would suggest, however, that at least once a year you take your cue shaft to your friendly neighborhood cue repair person and have it professionally cleaned. This will reduce, or eliminate any flat spots that you may have incurred along the way, as well. :)
 
Q clean is part of a line of cue care products by a company in Oregon.

Q clean is a powdered substance that smells like it contains some bleach. Put it on a damp cloth and wipe down your shaft with it. Wipe off any residue and dry shaft with a clean cloth. Then use...

Q smooth, a set of abrasive films similar to McDermott McMagic or Nick Varner's burnishing papers. There are four films, each is a progressively finer abrasive. Burnish the cleaned shaft until smooth. Wipe down with a clean cloth. Then apply...

Q slick is a shaft sealer and butt/forearm polish. It's looks like skim milk and smells great. Apply with clean cloth and buff finish. It seems to seal off the shaft after bleaching and abrasion. I never used it on the cue butt or forearm. Finally....

Q glide is like Cue Silk. A couple drops on a paper towel to burnish in a nice polymer coating.

I haven't used other competing products, but this stuff seems to work very well. I feel like I'm using a new shaft after the process. It's like $20 for the whole set up and it seems to last a really long time.
 
Neil said:
Just put some on a damp rag and wipe down your shaft with it. Then wipe it down with a clean damp rag afterwards. Works quite well. I believe it is just a type of bleach, so don't get it on your clothes or anything you don't want bleached.
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this is the right answer to the OP, I used to use it for a few years. Then ran out, now I just use water and a rag when my cue needs a bath, properly done thats all thats needed. If the towel is to wet thats real bad for your shaft and a almost dry towel is what i use,

i wet my hands dry them with the towel and that's all the water I need to get my shaft clean and I wipe the butt end down with the clear part of other side of the towel, becasue chalk is abrasive and that can make the finish on the cue dull-it amazes me how many people i see start cleaning the shaft first then the butt with the same part of the towel. the best move is wipe the shaft down last.
 
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