How to Resurface a Bowling Ball

[tototnakin]

where did you get the splash guard?

[louisdiaz316]

can somebody please tell me if pro shops do a good job at this? and how much it costs?

[SlatebowlAllStars]

@louisdiaz316 That depends on your Pro shop. Some may be better than others. But for $200 you can buy your own ball spinner and resurface your balls instead of always buying new. You can then adjust the surface the way YOU want it. I Love mine.

[louisdiaz316]

@SlatebowlAllStars alright thanks. so if i have a reactive resin ball and use more speed thank hook, what finish would you reccomend and would i have to use all of the lower numbered abralon pads than the one i would finish with?

[SlatebowlAllStars]

@louisdiaz316 Dude...what surface depends on how your ball reacts to the oil conditions you are bowling on...what ball are you throwing...what is the oob..what is it doing...what you want it to do. If you want more hook go down on grit #...want it to slide more before grabbing put on some polish.

Just use the grit # you want to Adjust a surface. Start low and go up to RE-surface. Most balls come with Out Of Box grit instructions. Adjust from there to get what you want it to do.

[TheBowlingboy300]

im trying to resurface my world beater and ive put polish on it before but i cant get it dull looking again i go 360 500 1000 2000 but it looks shiny

[SlatebowlAllStars]

@TheBowlingboy300 Did you wash the oil out before you resurfaced? Try washing the oil and the polish out then resurface.

See: youtu(dot)be/fDcCmH8gRqc

[aello465]

If you're going to resurface a bowling ball, use a lot of water. Factories use water to get their finishes, why wouldn't we? Also, learn that there are 6 sides of the ball you need to sand on to get an even finish based on uneven hand pressure. You put more pressure on the top of the ball than on the side, otherwise you'd push the ball off the spinner or rotate the ball in the cup, giving an uneven finish. 6 sides to sand: finger side, thumb side, right side, thumb side, top, and bottom.

[TheBowlingboy300]

how do you get a 1500 polished finish do you do just 180 360 500 then 1000 also the storm cleaner polisher stuff?

[gamemeister27]

@TheBowlingboy300 after the 1000 grit you use the 1500 grit and then use polish on the ball. That way it resists early roll, but has traction underneath the polish for a nice snap at the backend.

[ladyzmann]

basically all balls are made in the U.S.A

[SlatebowlAllStars]

Here's a tip; when resurfacing I use a wet paper towel to remove the dust in between changing the sanding pads. Washing off the dust from the previous sanding helps reduce the clogging of the pads.

I also wet sand with water which also helps to keep the dust down.

[drumex147]

no big deal or anything but theres a typo in the title, it says "resuface" i just want more people to find this video easier since its a great tutorial for someone who just bought a spinner

[SlatebowlAllStars]

@drumex147 Good catch! I sent them an email for you and they fixed it with a Thank You.

[TheBowlingAddict]

I just bought a AMF NIghthawk that had some serious dings in it. Will a resurface take out the dings and make it smooth again ?

[SlatebowlAllStars]

@TheBowlingAddict Depends on how deep the dings are.

It they are not on your track area I wouldn't worry about them.

[RastaMaoli]

aloha...

how often would I do this to a poly ball?

what is the ratio to the maintenance per time I bowl?

thanks very good vid...a hui hou

[SlatebowlAllStars]

Rule of thumb for most balls is every 200 to 300 games depending on the lane surface.

Wood sooner than syn.

Just wondering though why you are throwing poly?

[shortyspro5]

i work in a pro shop and most pro shop owners when the alter the surface on a bowling ball they either spray the ball with water or alcohal while sanding wit the abralon pads

[SlatebowlAllStars]

I prefer wet sanding too.

I think it works faster and seems to be smoother than dry sanding.

[NhFootball36]

Now after using the 180 or the 360 if i were to stop there do you just clean it and use it or do you have to put a polish? also i was wondering do you always have to have something on the ball once done sanding?

[SlatebowlAllStars]

NhFootball36@

Depends on the reaction you get with that finish. If the ball begins its hook to soon add polish or take the finish to the next grit. Maybe a 500, 600 or 800.

You can just clean it off if you like and it's ready to roll. But if it over reacts see step one above.

[ftp44]

This is so cool, I just want to go down to the alley and resurface one of my old balls

[dtowndontbl1nk]

WOAH! MADE IN U.S.A.! I know most bowling balls are made in USA but you just don't see that much.

[pmbazman15]

@dtowndontbl1nk i think all bowling balls r made in USA except brunswick. there made in mexico

[dtowndontbl1nk]

@pmbazman15 They were made in in USA, but they moved out in Mexico..for some odd reason. I don't bowl with Brunswick, I use the twisted fury solid as my spare ball, as it is drilled dead straight and it was given for free.

[pmbazman15]

@dtowndontbl1nk ya same here. I mainly use hammer and C300

[TheBowlingboy300]

@dtowndontbl1nk I know cuz everything is made in china

[italion21]

i have a columbia freeze its 4000 grit im thinking of resurfacing to 2000 because i get many 10 pins left and it doesnt hook enough with my low revs and slow speed

[boobie284]

I got the Freeze too and It also isnt hooking anymore... lmao just make sure u use 4000 Grit if.... u still play on dry lanes.... if u usually play at mid and heavy lane conditions.... then I would then use 2000...... and just buy the same polish used.... what was it powerhouse i think?

[SlatebowlAllStars]

boobie284@

If your ball has stopped hooking it may be full of oil. Before resurfacing try washing the oil out with dish soap and warm water then dry it off with rubbing alcohol.

Use warm water not hot. If it's too hot for your hands, it's too hot for your ball.

[boobie284]

i tried it... I got a good reaction... well not with the rubbin galcoholl I did like soak it in hot water... but now it looks like crap... haha, and no I didnt use really hot water

.... just warm

[SlatebowlAllStars]

Try the dish soap and water. see my channel for an instruction video on how to was the oil out of a reactive resin bowling ball.

Dry it with alcohol then shine it up if you want it to look good.

[boobie284]

ok.... well thanks so much for your help man I really appreciate it... also my Bowling Coah.. the owner of the lanes.... said that I should use like nail polish remover... cuz its the same waht they sell....

[SlatebowlAllStars]

Do NOT use nail polish remover. Most nail polish removers are basically acetone. The USBC does not sanction the use of acetone of your bowling balls.

Go to the USBC web site at bowl-com and check the equipment specs.

[boobie284]

yes Youve told me... I know Sorry If I ever repeated myself... and ill try this some time...

[fanofCOH]

ive been thinking of getting my psycho raw hammer resurfaced to 360 abralan for medium-heavy oil lanes. and to compensate for my low revs to high speed. should i its at 4000 grit now

[justinmill14]

Can you tell me the circumference of the bowl that the ball actually sits in. I am making a homemade spinner and need to buy a bowl and need to know what size to get.

[JustHereForBowling]

the circumference of a bowling ball is either 26 or 27 and a half inches, i would say 18-22 inches

[SlatebowlAllStars]

The diameter of my personal ball spinner is 8 inches.

[mrlz777]

How long abralon pads longs? How many times you can use let's say 1000 and 2000 grit pads for resurfacing your ball? 5, 10 or more times?

[JustHereForBowling]

well, you can tell the quality in the pad will start to decrease, and will dull down a bit. and then you jsu replace it. i would say a good 10+

[dfoulplay]

Once i noticed that if the ball doesnt hit the 7 pin without me slowing down the ball, then I know when to resurface my ball

[BM2504X]

Hey can i add polish over scotch brite?

[chipchop280]

I do it all the time with a white scotchbrite pad.

[assamko]

thank you soooooo much,,thank you!

[assamko]

folks i need help!! I1ve just purchased black pearl from lane masters and accidentley a 4 inch tiny line of super glue stuck to the ball,,what should i do to remove it..tank you

[relic184]

Really, Really Hot Water!

[NGC500]

resurface it.

[ONLYmonkeyswearpants]

Why can't you just bring the ball to 180 grit then go straight up to the 2000 or 4000 that i would need?

[f00tballkid20]

when u resurface a ball shouldnt you use cutting cream and water

[matti2112]

Gr8 learned a lot bout changin ball reaction wiv a spinner. helps me tell my pro what I need 'n' saves me spending on new balls all the time.

[Grayson02sept80]

I want to meet Harry :D

ok... fun's over!

Very nice Vid to show how to do it! THANKS!

Though I do not have ballspinner myself I also use pads to adjust the balls surface to the needs I have... by hand. Though I have gained muscle... I want a spinner :D

[Brunchordie]

If you use machines like the Ebonite Resurfacing Machine, you use water. Why do you need water, when you use a ballspinner ?

[Grayson02sept80]

water cools and the water takes away any dust etc.

[diosav]

without water is really different, you need water

[HammerBowler]

you do need to use water or you will burn the ball....

[pfexpress]

more like you'll burn your hands! lol heats up fast

[HammerBowler]

that as well lol

[zaz9230]

how come you dont wet the ball?

[pokemon989359]

apparently you don't need to

[pokemon989359]

wow, I thought my grammar was bad, I can barely understand what you are trying to say

[digimon987]

I didn't log out and my brother replied to you so sorry if hr hurt your fellings (p.s he is zaz9230)