What's the best finish to use on cues

jtrombetta

jtrombetta

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I've made a lot of cues over the past 12 years or so and am interested in what you people are using for finish out there. I used ppg DU2020 and the DU1000 which is a show car clear poly urethane. The DU1000 was the best at the time for me but they quit making it and its quite spendy. Appreciate any input.

Thanks

Joe T
 
I've used Dupont Chroma clear for atleast 15 years. I love it. tacky after a few minutes, so repeat coats are easy & quick. Sands & polishes like a glass finish...JER
 
I've used Auto Chrome , very durable but pricey ... Also Sherwin Williams has a couple of lines of clear coat that I've tried that are good , very reasonably priced ... Easy to work with ...:cool:
 
Thanks guys, do you get a lot of chipping around the bottom of the butt cap or at the joint areas. How much is spendy and can I get these at a auto paint store?
 
BLACKHEARTCUES said:
I've used Dupont Chroma clear for atleast 15 years. I love it. tacky after a few minutes, so repeat coats are easy & quick. Sands & polishes like a glass finish...JER
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Are you spraying with an airbrush, touch up gun, or regular gun. Thanks,
Jtrombetta
 
Hey Joe! Glad to see your still makin cues! Down in IA now? Might not remember me, I hung out with you around your shop for a short while back when you were in the St. Cloud area. Hope all is well, have any links to your cues? would love to see some of your work.

Matt
 
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Patrick, That DC3000 is like DU1000 replacement isn't it? Have you ever tried that dupont chroma clear? Messing around with new finish is scary, don't know what it will look like 5, 10, or more years down the road...
 
jtrombetta said:
Patrick, That DC3000 is like DU1000 replacement isn't it? Have you ever tried that dupont chroma clear? Messing around with new finish is scary, don't know what it will look like 5, 10, or more years down the road...
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I am not sure about it being a replacement. I just know it is a very good clear! I havent tried Chroma clear yet. I really like the 2021 though! You have to have a lot of patients with it though or it is run city!
 
Checked out your gallery, some sweet stuff!!! I had a lot of chipping problems with the 2020 but the 1000 is sweet, my personal cue is about eleven years old and the finish is in pretty good shape yet. Thanks for the info let me know if your ever in Des Moines sometime.
 
Doug, Checked out your gallery, some sweet stuff!!! I had a lot of chipping problems with the 2020 but the 1000 is sweet, my personal cue is about eleven years old and the finish is in pretty good shape yet. Thanks for the info let me know if your ever in Des Moines sometime.
 
jtrombetta said:
Checked out your gallery, some sweet stuff!!! I had a lot of chipping problems with the 2020 but the 1000 is sweet, my personal cue is about eleven years old and the finish is in pretty good shape yet. Thanks for the info let me know if your ever in Des Moines sometime.
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Thanks! I dont get up there very often, in fact its been around 10 years ago. But if I do I will get with you. If you make down this way give me a call.
 
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