slippery wrap
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I don't recall this question coming up before. To my knowledge, there is no way to do it unless the wrap is changed. One of my customers says the same about his leather wrap. He tells me he uses Rosewater/Glycerin on his hands before play (available at drug stores). I can't vouch for it personally though.teko454 said:
There's a good bit of work to it, but yes, it can be clear coated. First thought that would come to my mind though is, how secure is the existing wrap? Remember, the clear coat is no more stable than the surface it's being applied to. Also, it would probably be necessary to clear coat the entire cue during the process. Otherwise it might look like a patch job.teko454 said:
daytonajoe
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I have had a couple of slick wraps and have taken a DAMP cloth with a small amount of liquid dish soap worked into it. At that time wipe the wrap area so the soap remains on the wrap and let dry. This has helped. But be carefull tooo much water can lift the wrap as some use elmers type glue
joe
joe
Cost will probably vary from one maker to the next, so I won't speak for anyone else. General condition of the cue could also effect the price. Assuming it's in fair to good condition, with no nicks or gouges into the wood/stain, $150 to $200 would be a fair price. stix4sale does some nice repair & finish work. Why not PM him & ask if he can handle it for you.teko454 said:
If you happen to invite him over for dinner though, whatever you do, don't let him cook the pizza or the corn on the cob!!! (He'll explain that)
stix4 sale: The word's out on you
Are Wraps Even Hygienic?
If the purpose of a wrap is to absorb sweat and whatever else is on your hands and since it's not really recommended that you clean them - wouldn't it be a breeding ground for bacteria?
If the purpose of a wrap is to absorb sweat and whatever else is on your hands and since it's not really recommended that you clean them - wouldn't it be a breeding ground for bacteria?
Wrap Purpose
The purpose of a wrap is to cover up the ugly handle wood underneath the wrap.
BrooklynJay said:If the purpose of a wrap is to absorb sweat and whatever else is on your hands and since it's not really recommended that you clean them - wouldn't it be a breeding ground for bacteria?
The purpose of a wrap is to cover up the ugly handle wood underneath the wrap.
Yep, there might be a bug or two hanging out in there. Makes ya wonder what kind of critters are hanging out on the public tables we all play on.BrooklynJay said:If the purpose of a wrap is to absorb sweat and whatever else is on your hands and since it's not really recommended that you clean them - wouldn't it be a breeding ground for bacteria?
You can take wax paper and rub the linen wrap with it. The small amount of wax that the wrap takes will give just the right amount of grip.
I'm glad it worked for you
Wax your wrap 
And it will pick up so much dirt that you can have it re-wrapped soon because it will feel and look nasty Never put wax on a wrap please.
skierlawyer said:
And it will pick up so much dirt that you can have it re-wrapped soon because it will feel and look nasty
Never put wax on a wrap please.
Arnot Wadsworth said:And it will pick up so much dirt that you can have it re-wrapped soon because it will feel and look nasty
And let's not forget the bacteria.
teko, there's always going to be someone that will do a job cheaper.teko454 said:
The $150 - $200 probably seemed "steep" to you because you already
had the $75 in mind.
But, did that guy install new tips on the shaft(s), clean & polish the
ferrule(s), deep clean, seal, & final sand/polish the shaft(s)? Did he
clear coat the butt of the shaft(s)? Did he polish the stainless joint collar
(if it had one)? How about the material he used, was it quality, or an
aerosol spray can? Did he install a new wrap or just mask off the old one
and spray up to it? Did he clear coat the wrap? Did he apply the proper
mil thickness of finish (never mind, that's already been answered)
. Did hemicro sand the clear, then buff it out with compound, then finally buff
it twice with swirl mark remover? Were there irregularities in the finish?
Did the cue shine better than a new BMW when he finished?
Certainly no offense intended, but I believe we're comparing apples to
oranges here.
teko454 said:
You can laugh when you read this... but I have a customer here that goes to walmart and buys that tack gel that bankers use for counting money... he puts it on his gripping hand before he plays and says it works great for him.
Maybe something for you to try.
JWP
A few coats of shaft sealer works great on the wrap to give it a little grip. Make sure the wrap is clean and dry first.