Schmelke finish defect

[Electric Boogaloo]

There is a thin spot in the lacquer or whatever on my cue that is now stained by red chalk. It feels a little rough there but I don’t notice it while I’m playing because of where it is. I have gone over it with a Q-wiz but haven’t tried anything else. It’s not really a big deal but just looks dirty. I would like to clean it to at least look nicer. Any ideas?

 

[measureman]

Try some magic eraser.

 

[TheBasics]

Use some rubbing alcohol with that magic eraser. Flashes off (dries), almost instantly.

 

[Electric Boogaloo]

It worked great. Got the pink off the ferrule too. Thank you

 

[measureman]

It worked great. Got the pink off the ferrule too. Thank you

View attachment 705377

Why are you using red chalk?

 

[tsp&b]

That is not a defect in the finish. Most shafts are clear coated for only the first few inches from the joint. What you have is probably just chalk dust staining.

 

[Quesports]

In the construction field red chalk is for masons usage. On wood it is a no no and can permanently stain the wood. Drywall is hung using blue chalk for a reason. If you look at the back of a bottle of red chalk it will state do not use on wood. I was asked to clean a deck and noticed red lines over the screw heads in the wood. I refused the work knowing it is near impossible to get the red out.

Red chalk for pool may be different but I would not take the chance with a wood shaft. JMO

 

[Electric Boogaloo]

Why are you using red chalk?

The table was red when I got it. I have since recovered it and hidden the box of red chalk.

 

[Chili Palmer]

In the construction field red chalk is for masons usage. On wood it is a no no and can permanently stain the wood. Drywall is hung using blue chalk for a reason. If you look at the back of a bottle of red chalk it will state do not use on wood. I was asked to clean a deck and noticed red lines over the screw heads in the wood. I refused the work knowing it is near impossible to get the red out.

Red chalk for pool may be different but I would not take the chance with a wood shaft. JMO

We have red felt on the table at work and all of the cues are red. I had my cue with me the other day and someone asked why I was playing with a crappy work cue - I had to explain to them how the devil created red chalk! That stuff is horrible!

 

[j2pac]

There is a thin spot in the lacquer or whatever on my cue that is now stained by red chalk. It feels a little rough there but I don’t notice it while I’m playing because of where it is. I have gone over it with a Q-wiz but haven’t tried anything else. It’s not really a big deal but just looks dirty. I would like to clean it to at least look nicer. Any ideas? View attachment 705369View attachment 705370

Maybe a Magic Eraser, or a very light Scotch Brite pad. Might be a good idea to contact a competent cue repair person. Good luck.

 

[j2pac]

Try some magic eraser.
View attachment 705371

Yep. I should have read some of the replies before posting. Those damned eraser pads are miracle workers.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Does that shaft have UV finish the length of the shaft?

 

[Electric Boogaloo]

Does that shaft have UV finish the length of the shaft?

I don’t know but there’s definitely a change in the finish where the mark was. It feels silky above that point and stickier below.