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noob123
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i just bought a new cue and got a lot of chalk stains on it. i was wondering how i could clean it withought having to sand it down or whatever/use abrasive cloth. does stuff like Qclean and Qcloth work?
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holey roller
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i've had good luck with a little bleach/water. i think that's all q-clean is.
I'm no expert but I have used Q Clean and most of the other cleaning products...kind of a nut about clean shafts.
I would agree that Q Clean is probably about the same thing as some household cleaners. It does appear to have bleach in it.
I've not tried things like Comet or Soft scrub but I think that when my supply of Q Clean is gone I'll probably go in that direction. Q Clean, when applied to a damp rag, is about the same consistancy as Comet, or so it seems to me, so I would not hesitate to use something like comet on a REALLY dirty shaft. You could try bleach and water to start with and then if you need the scrubbing power move up to Soft Scrub or Comet.
Follow up with a light sanding, maybe 600 grit followed by 1k then 2k, then leather burnishing.
I would agree that Q Clean is probably about the same thing as some household cleaners. It does appear to have bleach in it.
I've not tried things like Comet or Soft scrub but I think that when my supply of Q Clean is gone I'll probably go in that direction. Q Clean, when applied to a damp rag, is about the same consistancy as Comet, or so it seems to me, so I would not hesitate to use something like comet on a REALLY dirty shaft. You could try bleach and water to start with and then if you need the scrubbing power move up to Soft Scrub or Comet.
Follow up with a light sanding, maybe 600 grit followed by 1k then 2k, then leather burnishing.
use this ...
Use a biodegradable cleaning agent ...
I use 'Orange', made from oranges, all natural (Kroger product). It cleans good, removing chalk, black marks from pockets, and dirt, etc..
I then apply Pledge with a soft dry cloth, being careful to apply to the shaft, and not to the ferrule.
When I get done, my shaft and ferrule are both clean (ferrule is white), and my shaft is slick (just about like getting the shaft redone and conditioned).
I probably play 4-5 times a week, tournaments and leagues, and I clean my shaft and ferrule probably 3 times a week before I go. Only takes 1-2 minutes...
Any professional cue maker will tell you to never use sandpaper or scratchies on your shaft, that it is better to use a chemical cleaning agent, then a conditioner and polish (not a wax, a polish).
Use a biodegradable cleaning agent ...
I use 'Orange', made from oranges, all natural (Kroger product). It cleans good, removing chalk, black marks from pockets, and dirt, etc..
I then apply Pledge with a soft dry cloth, being careful to apply to the shaft, and not to the ferrule.
When I get done, my shaft and ferrule are both clean (ferrule is white), and my shaft is slick (just about like getting the shaft redone and conditioned).
I probably play 4-5 times a week, tournaments and leagues, and I clean my shaft and ferrule probably 3 times a week before I go. Only takes 1-2 minutes...
Any professional cue maker will tell you to never use sandpaper or scratchies on your shaft, that it is better to use a chemical cleaning agent, then a conditioner and polish (not a wax, a polish).
fast larry
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noob123 said:
Every night come home, use damp wash cloth, warm water, that' it. Damp, not wet. Cost, free. Next day, burnish shaft with the 1000 grit yellow polishing papers that do not take any wood off with the sanding.
If you are dying to spend money, then do the other things.
I use Simple Green® diluted with about 2 parts water. Just spray onto a soft cloth and rub down the shaft. I also use cig lighter fluid on a soft cloth. Follow with a brisk rub down with a dry, cloth cloth and finish with a good burnish with a piece of un-dyed leather.
Soft Scrub® and Comet® both contain abrasives so using them is similar to using sandpaper.
Troy
I use toothpaste to clean my ferrule and Q clean to clean my shafts
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b-jammin
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I've heard alot of cue makers and other wood workers say that bleach weakens the fibers of the wood, it will bleach the wood over time. I still can't believe some of the things people say they put on their shafts.
Though I hate to say it I think Fast is right (oh my god I said it) LOL. If you clean it every time you use it you won't get the build up of dirt and grime and then you won't have to use chemicals to clean up the mess.
If I were you and had a new cue I would take it to a repair guy and have him take of any varnish, wax, etc. and reseal the shaft and basically recondition it before it ever gets dirty.I do this to every shaft I make or work and they stay clean, I don't use wax on them either, just some "high quality H2O" to polish it with.
I've heard alot of cue makers and other wood workers say that bleach weakens the fibers of the wood, it will bleach the wood over time. I still can't believe some of the things people say they put on their shafts.
Though I hate to say it I think Fast is right (oh my god I said it) LOL. If you clean it every time you use it you won't get the build up of dirt and grime and then you won't have to use chemicals to clean up the mess.
If I were you and had a new cue I would take it to a repair guy and have him take of any varnish, wax, etc. and reseal the shaft and basically recondition it before it ever gets dirty.I do this to every shaft I make or work and they stay clean, I don't use wax on them either, just some "high quality H2O" to polish it with.
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King Cueball
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I also use toothpaste ferrule, For my shaft i use Comet! you know the stuff you use to clean your sink, Just take a paper towel put just a little on and wipe down, it will be as smooth as glass!!!
One product that is really effective is Q-Whiz. It is small little two sided disc. One side cleans and one side burnishes. Its nice because it works great, it is washable, small enough to carry in your pocket, and it doesn't take down any of the wood.
All the other suggestions people have posted work well also.
All the other suggestions people have posted work well also.
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noob123
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does water warp the shaft? doesnit it raise the grain or something like that? also, what do people mean when they say to burnish the shaft
well from doing my share of cue work....dont recommend the use of water products if you dont have a lathe to use to extract the water with by heating and causing steam.....yes if not removed it could warp the shaft as the shafts have been taken down to a specific moisture content then sealed.......as far as bleach it is a compound that breaks down stains and i would tend to thing over a period of time it would leave mineral deposit and also break down the structural integrity of the wood.......blu,will you lend us your expertise on this as i think you can be more detailed than i........juston coleman
leonard....help us out ....i know you can do a better job at breaking this down than i.......juston
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b-jammin
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OK, when I say use water I mean just to barely dampen a cloth, run the cloth up and down the shaft with a good grip and spin the shaft with the other hand at the same time.
Than take a clean dry cloth, brown paper bag, leather etc. and do the same thing until you feel the heat in your hand. As you heat up the shaft the water dissipates and leaves a clean slick finish.
This is what works for me and I've been doing it this way since before I got my first lathe 15 years ago. You don't have to have a lathe or use chemicals or sandpaper to keep your shaft clean. I'm not saying just water will work if you only clean it once a year, you need to do it at least once a week I think. JMHO! B
Than take a clean dry cloth, brown paper bag, leather etc. and do the same thing until you feel the heat in your hand. As you heat up the shaft the water dissipates and leaves a clean slick finish.
This is what works for me and I've been doing it this way since before I got my first lathe 15 years ago. You don't have to have a lathe or use chemicals or sandpaper to keep your shaft clean. I'm not saying just water will work if you only clean it once a year, you need to do it at least once a week I think. JMHO! B
Shafts cleaning is done many ways. I find this is the best way for me.
first off, wash your hands offten when playing. After you play use a small bar towel or paper towel and lightly moisten it [not much moister], and whip down your cue, and quickly whip it off with a dry towel. Warm it up to help dry it. Meaning, stroke it the full length very fast, [up and down] until you feel it's dry.
Then take a used piece of 600 grit wet or dry sand paper[use it dry only] and stroke it up and down a few times on the shaft. The 600 grit, will not hurt the cue. When the 600 looks like it worn out, put it in your jeans pocket and wash it with your jeans. You can use this same paper for several month's.
Comet and other things mentioned before will open the wood up to moister and cause damage to your shaft, and wear it down in size, and soon you will need to replace it.
Hope this helps.
Blud
first off, wash your hands offten when playing. After you play use a small bar towel or paper towel and lightly moisten it [not much moister], and whip down your cue, and quickly whip it off with a dry towel. Warm it up to help dry it. Meaning, stroke it the full length very fast, [up and down] until you feel it's dry.
Then take a used piece of 600 grit wet or dry sand paper[use it dry only] and stroke it up and down a few times on the shaft. The 600 grit, will not hurt the cue. When the 600 looks like it worn out, put it in your jeans pocket and wash it with your jeans. You can use this same paper for several month's.
Comet and other things mentioned before will open the wood up to moister and cause damage to your shaft, and wear it down in size, and soon you will need to replace it.
Hope this helps.
Blud
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noob123
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alrite...i think im gonna just use a damp cloth then, followed by a dry cloth, then use 2000 grit sandpaper....does that seem okay...should i use the sandpaper to create some heat following the dry cloth
