How to properly RESURFACE a Bowling Ball | Using a Bowling Ball Spinner

Resurfacing a bowling ball can be an easy process if you follow the correct process on a ball spinner! Today we take a bowling ball that has been used quite a bit to making it look like new again! We go from 80 grit all the way to 6200 grit (TruCut Hand Applied Polish on the spinner). TruCut Sanding Products are featured in this video and you can find all of the products used in this video below.
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TruCut Hand Applied Polish Powered by Turtle Wax: ctdbowling.com...

[@SilverDashie]

Damn. You are really a model for the kind of success I am aiming for in the future.

[@suvarnasravan439]

Vikas

[@MARK30071]

WOW !! I have the Hy-Road and I had it resurfaced but it never EVER looked like the one you just did...and your demonstration showed how simple your products are to use... AMAZING... So, I will find a pro shop that uses your products !

[@jaredfantle7297]

I was a little hesitant about how different TruCut hand applied polish powered by Turtle Wax was to other polishes on the market, but this video had me sold about how little product you need! I have a ball spinner myself and I plan to buy it and all nine grits for resurfacing.

[@gabriel11earl]

sir how much you bought the ball spinner

[@thefriendlyteenager726]

@@gabriel11earl well they aren’t cheap, the lowest price I saw on Amazon was $280

[@MrWosclifton]

@@gabriel11earl The cabinet style version that you see in the video is close to 2 grand. Table top models anywhere from $225 to $650. All have different size motors.

[@diegoteixeira3240]

Como consigo equipamento desse ?

[@itisaporsche]

Ron, I love your videos. I have that exact HyRoad. I just rec'd today a 1/3HP ball spinner and can't wait to get to work on it. Thanks!

[@nvmcogames]

Amazing products. My teammate just got sponsored by y’all and he’s been bragging about the stuff y’all send and I see why now!

[@allee68]

I can full verify this. I did my Red Mele Jab. I started with 1500 and went up and ended with a great Shiney ball.

[@Jimboit2]

I've been doing 4 sides. 6 makes more sense so I'll give it a try next cycle along with the 80-120-220 refresh. Thx!

[@getreal6124]

Thanks for showing the 6 sides, as the specs I've gotten from Storm will only list 4 sides, and say how long to sand each side in seconds at the given # of grit.

[@paulp8937]

Hey Ronald, thanks for the video, it's amazing how that old beat up ball looks after you finished with it! I love the products you have that I have tried so far and look forward to someday owning a ball spinner setup like you have. Is there a specific reason why CTD does not make the Transition Reducer liquid anymore? I really could tell the difference when using it, but unfortunately, I misplaced my almost full bottle and can't seem to find a replacement anywhere else. Hope to see y'all at the Military Bowling Tournament again if it happens this year.

[@Ctdbowling]

The rule changes made that product obsolete.

[@jasev587]

Outstanding work Sir ! Very informative

[@racingred115]

Awesome job ty

[@Ctdbowling]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@usdsk8r1231]

use all your products! love it!!!

[@hcz0606]

Is it okay to sand a bowling ball with the normal sandpaper?

[@berthapena617]

What a fantastic Video to learn from awesome ...!! Thanks

[@MrDannyArcher]

It looks as shiny as your head. Amazing job

[@widowsson062]

Thanks for the video! That’s an interesting ring you got there. Are you a traveling man?

[@TraumaER]

When you resurface, do you worry about cutting too much surface off where it's literally 1 mm or more smaller in diameter? Some of my older balls I resurfaced more than once don't fit as tight in the Pro-Sect anymore so I stopped using them.

[@Ctdbowling]

You can. Resurface the labels off of some balls and they are still legal from a size standpoint. We have a video coming that will show that.

[@TraumaER]

@@Ctdbowling agree. I think the USBC has a wide range of legal diameter balls. But when you start missing baby splits, you start looking at whether you want to really be using a ball that is 1-2mm smaller than every else's. However, I think maybe you have better info on how to resurface without cutting so deep into the ball. The one that I have that is significantly smaller still has all its labels (X-Factor Vertigo).

[@jameskinchen2148]

@@TraumaER Don’t worry, nobody’s that good. And 1mm might affect 1 in 1,000 baby splits, if that.

[@TraumaER]

@@jameskinchen2148 I was cutting through baby splits in leagues with smaller balls. I don't resurface anything now. I either polish or clean down to lane shine finish. If conditions are really bad I might hand sand for like 1-2 seconds, but I haven't done that in a long time.

[@jameskinchen2148]

@@TraumaER Which begs the question, why are you throwing a hook at a baby split? (most certainly aren’t double wood)

[@bryantkelly5565]

Should you rejuvenate your ball before you surface cleaning? If you don't have a rejuvenating machine how do you get the oil out of a old bowling ball?

[@Txvolv240]

Could i use a spray bottle with the water and conditioner if i only have a ball spinner?

[@tomatowado3222]

I wanna see that 180 grit ball reaction

[@SS-lo8uz]

When do you use the conditioner?

[@DASell-uz6xg]

Wow, looked like it was still wet! Nice

[@jonoisapanda]

I have a clear bowling ball that has become dull - is this the best way to restore the clarity or is there something else that needs to be done professionally?

[@Ctdbowling]

This process will work on that ball too.

[@MARK30071]

Does the extra polished surfaced, 6200 instead of 5300, change the balls reaction on the lanes?

[@Ctdbowling]

Yes more length

[@mizorsmith8507]

So is this the standard way to resurface any storm family 1500 grit bowling ball. You did the hyroad but I want to resurface my No Rules Pearl. It has a 1500 grit finish as well.

[@ezloot4u433]

Mr Hickland how sandings can I expect from each pad before I should replace them? Thank you

[@zanaga1901]

I tried to do it similar to this used water but have more scratches on bowling ball probably didn't put enough water on bowling pad.

[@SneakySteevy]

Whats the procedure if I would have wanted the final surface to 2000?

[@maximluva]

OK that was awesome - thank you.

[@danparker1925]

I have a hammer spider 2.0. Factory specs says finish is 500, 1000, and 2000. Does that mean I should not go to a higher finish?

[@Ctdbowling]

That is correct

[@joshabood1790]

I have a hyroad. I have been bowling with it for a year and a half. Just recently I can’t even get the ball to hook down board ten on a house shot. I got my ball cleaned by the pro shop but it does not work. Will this help me get the hook back on my hyroad? Thank you!

[@Ctdbowling]

Yes it should help

[@Willeexd1337]

What grit do I wanna finish with on my urethane ball?

[@rseurattan]

do all bowling balls need to be finished to a high grit? my amf cobra se came from the factory without a shiny coverstock? will finishing at 5300+ make the ball less reactive or more reactive down lane?

[@Ctdbowling]

This video is just explaining the process. Assuming you have a reactive ball the lower the grit the earlier the hook.

[@gunterstahn5718]

Very good, but where can i buy a ball spiner? I have never seen any shop who sales one.

[@jameskinchen2148]

Try this new place called the internet

[@thegdoat1]

Great video, thank you. Is resurfacing something you can do without a ball spinner, or is that really the only way?

[@Ctdbowling]

Resurfacing is best done with a ball spinner.

[@Matt_Holcomb]

I need to get a ball spinner.

[@TheBFDeal]

Ron was there any reason to sand with any grit finer than 1500 since the HY ROAD is a hydred ball and from the factory it's only1500 and polished? I've had a spinner for over 30 years and most polishings I only do four sides and every 8 to 10 times I'll do six or eight sides for roundness. Here's a question I just purchased a Storm Fast Pitch and polished it almost every pro shop I called and asked how can I polish it almost every shop said sand it to 5000 for length. But the ball would still read at mid lane. I used 3M compound and polish the ball glowed up but the break point is still at mid lane. Any idea to get another 10 to 15 feet down lane without more than a 5 board belly on the ball? I've just started bowling again this year and at 190 mostly used pearl ant=d hybrid equipment With turtle wax products length and reaction have been good. Before I had to stop for twenty years I averaged mid 200 to two teens have 19 honor scores. so I have an idea what I'm looking for the only thing that's changed is my back was destroyed in a car wreck so a twenty year down time. So I bowled a lot the years before the only problem is muscle memory sucks right now but that will improve and if it doesn't well this is more for fun now. I can't see myself playing sixth or seventh arrow at over sixty. WAAAY to much work and practise involved. But back to the main question what can I do for a break point further down the lane?

[@jameskinchen2148]

First, bowl somewhere with oil, otherwise I don’t believe you. Are you some insane senior citizen cranker? If not, I don’t believe you. Either something’s wrong with the ball or you throw it 5 mph.

[@dr.rubencruz1668]

What other certificate polish can I use that is the same as the turttle 5500 angular that you are using in the video?

[@edwingaleno4348]

How could we somewhat get these results without a ball Spinner?

[@AndresCuervoArt]

Why apply 6000 polish to a bowling ball ? Is it a dry lane ball?

[@billkrokoship]

That is pretty awesome

[@charlesscandonejr.7256]

Would this work on a reactive resin ball from 1993? I still have my Rhino Pro Teal (Sanded factory finish). I would like to see if I can bring it back to life.

[@ChevyRedneckGFX]

Yes, resurfacing is good for any ball

[@jameskliewer5809]

5300+ thumbs up. OK, at least 2 thumbs up! I need all of this and the Restoration System; ball spinner, all the juice. Magnifying glass, so I know when it's time to pump up the performance. It'll take awhile to get my shopping list together, but it's got to happen. We all know how an OOB ball rolls. I fully expect a hambone every time I drill a new ball. It's just the nature of new balls.

[@TheFizzster]

I'm sure it's the camera lens, but the resurfaced ball looks quite a bit smaller when side by side.. :P

[@jameskinchen2148]

It’s about a half inch smaller in diameter and you can see part of the H disappearing.

[@rippleymaskedgamer]

do u think the proshop have a surface machine or ball spinner i can use to resurface my two balling bowls

[@blittenb]

They will but will charge you per use.

[@rippleymaskedgamer]

@@blittenb i mean i figured they would

[@jameskinchen2148]

Two Balling balls? Well, I had my 2 resurfaced, and now no hair grows on them.

[@jaredfantle7297]

Also, would a CAB (contour abrasive block) help the ball stay in-round after resurfacing?

[@Ctdbowling]

It will help even out the pressure from the pad on the ball

[@Gbuck426]

Will this work for those who have the 1-speed home spinners?

[@Ctdbowling]

Yes

[@diydadsht9785]

Storm has a resurfacing guide per finished surface. None of their finishes recommend starting lower than 360 on a ball spinner.

[@Ctdbowling]

Yet here we are explaining how to properly resurface a bowling ball.

[@diydadsht9785]

@@Ctdbowling are you suggesting the manufacturer is incorrect? I've had my bowling balls lives shortened from proshop operators using too rough of a grit to resurface my equipment. Which after the logos and serial numbers are gone - render the ball illegal for USBC competition.

[@Ctdbowling]

Considering we used to design, test and develop bowling balls, have a patent on a bowling ball restoration product, and have manufacturers that work with us. I'm suggesting that we know exactly what we are talking about. By all means feel free to believe what you wish. We have lots of videos as evidence, and the Engineering background to back up the claims made. We understand that isn't for everyone and respect that opinion. Also you can add a serial number back to the ball so it can be used in competition still. The spec is on ball size and the logo removal doesn't mean the ball is below the minimum diameter allowed.

[@diydadsht9785]

@@Ctdbowling I understand that manufacturers are not always correct - at this time and with my experience id prefer to follow their guidelines - however, 80 grit to begin a resurfacing seems aggressive. After having my equipment had significant amounts of material shaved off after only 2 resurfaces I'd hope you could understand why someone would question the necessity of using such an aggressive pad when it goes against manufacturers recommendation. Besides removing more material from the ball itself, is there a scientific way to prove that starting with 80 grit is more effective than starting with 360 or 500? I could be wrong but having the correct labeling is for identification purposes, and having a ball relabed I'm sure is possible, but at what cost and convenience? Not every proshop has this ability. I appreciate your feedback.

[@Peterdimp]

If I shipped you my orange vibe would you clean it like this for me? I live in NJ. Let me know if you provide that service. Thanks

[@Ctdbowling]

Yes we can do that. Just send a email to [e-mail]

[@bendrix1883]

There is another video from you guys that show using only one pad to get to final grit only sanding for around 5 seconds . Videos said CTD pads are that strong , why are you going through so many pads and with longer times here ?

[@Ctdbowling]

This is resurfacing you are talking about just putting on surface, very different things

[@bendrix1883]

@@Ctdbowling okay got it , however if the scanner scans the ball at 4K grit and both methods get you there , what’s the difference ?

[@Ctdbowling]

One is for removing cuts and deep scratches. The other method is just to put the surface back on the ball.

[@bendrix1883]

@@Ctdbowling okay thwnk you !

[@johnsilerio2407]

Nice.

[@joesoto691]

Where can I buy a spinner?

[@jasonlovi8745]

Just look up bowling ball spinner online

[@elgenfranord1651]

I dont have that spinning machine

[@hongkha601]

no gloves?

[@michaellussoro2295]

500- then 1000 call it a day and bowl

[@chipwhite7170]

Let’s say ball from factory is 500/1000 and powerhouse polished would you be able to duplicate using 500 /1000 ctd pads and try cut polish? I would like to keep my gb2pp and mission unknown at factory spec

[@Ctdbowling]

Watch this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGWxgoWhZZyojtU

[@jmorphius3619]

I know it’s not really the case but the resurfaced ball almost looks smaller…lol

[@gblan]

What would a pro shop that resurfaces a ball using this exact method charge?

[@HitemWithTheFlex]

Two proshops I frequency use a ball spinner and both are pretty cheap, like 10-15 bucks. Its quick easy money and it something everyone will do over and over and over. I will say that I don't typically get full resurfaces from 80 to 5000 like shown here.

[@dennisrocco8974]

What if you don't have a ball spinner

[@itisaporsche]

$264 at bowling equip shops online

[@bowling300.]

The ball is not round anymore 😅

[@MrWosclifton]

Yes, mine is square.

[@TheMrsLehman]

Why use your hand. They make pad hookloop holders since forever

[@bowling300.]

You only need to resurface where the ball is touching the lane

[@craigyost1240]

Yeah....until it stops being round

[@craigyost1240]

Also pretty sure that per USBC rules, surface adjustments must be mad across the entire surface. Cant sand half the ball

[@bowling300.]

If you gonna do it yourself you have to make sure the ball is still round😅 that's why a proshop operator use a machine, that is made for resurface! And they can also scan the ball with a lazer that is made for that purpose to make sure it's all good 👍😉

[@bowling300.]

Abralon pads are made for giveing the ball a touch, when warming up to change surface for how much the ball is gripping the lane. Or it can be used to resurface a ball in a machine that is made to keep the ball round

[@craigyost1240]

@@bowling300. You can't scuff half your ball's surface. It's illegal. This video is about RESURFACING. When you hit a ball with 80 grit, you take a lot of ball off. Find a different post. You're obviously not very knowledgeable about this topic. Maybe a new screen name too?

[@michaelpanting8940]

That beat up bowling ball has bean sanded down. Don't bull shit us.

[@emeralddragon2010]

Why would u ever want a grit level that high? 3k would be the absolute highest and most are between 1200 and 2k