Will a refinish fix popping rings and inlays?
- Thread starter LHP5
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Yes a good refinish will fix all those problems. The popping results because the materials are different and (usually) shrink due to moisture loss at different rates. In the example of steel rings, the wood around the rings may shrink as it becomes drier while the steel is unaffected.
Some cue makers prevent this problem by only using materials that are already aged, but that presents problems too.
Kevin
Some cue makers prevent this problem by only using materials that are already aged, but that presents problems too.
Kevin
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Yes, a refinish should take care of everything. I love my refinished cues from the right person doing it.
Dings, dents, cracks, can all be filled in and colored. Forearms can be restained, wraps rewrapped...with the right artist doing the job, you won't even recognize the cue.:thumbup:
Some of the best work I've ever seen was with cues that came out of a trash can. Some of the little stuff cost a little extra, but almost anything can be done.:grin:
It's not ALWAYS a permanent fix. It will usually solve the problem, but there are things, like rings, that if not done correctly when it was first constructed, will more than likely pop again. A quality refinish usually works, but it's not always a guarantee.
Best of luck,
Best of luck,