Yo thanks so much!!!! Yep, feeling better now, just a little head cold for a few days I guess. Really really appreciate the support!!!
@lukejackson2618 Жыл бұрын
This video is making the internal struggle to not buy a spinner more difficult!
@homerlex Жыл бұрын
Just get one, you won't be sorry:)
@andrewknasiak5290 Жыл бұрын
Agree had one for 20 years its well worth it
@aleffel9668 Жыл бұрын
Look into the creating the difference tru cut pads. Can do it all by hand and they don’t break the bank
@SoCalGambler Жыл бұрын
This is the type of video I've been looking for! Although I've been bowling casually off and on for over 40 years, I've never adjusted the surface of a ball. Great explanation of WHY I would want to. Now I just gotta save up for that ball spinner!
@shinobiassault2338 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing a video. I was the one who asked if u could do this in a previous video. Thnak you for taking the time
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Definitely! It was a great suggestion, sometimes I get moving too fast on stuff that I don't stop to think about it. I know what I'm doing but no one else does lol, so putting this out there helps everyone. Thanks again!!
@shinobiassault2338 Жыл бұрын
@Luke Rosdahl thats understandable. You release great videos with great advice. I always look foward to watching ur videos.
@jameslong9564 Жыл бұрын
Ever since the reacta gloss came out and you suggested resurfacing the ball out of box, that’s what I’ve been doing. Personally, I use a 1000 abralon pad, then 5000 polish, a cleaner and finally, a 3000 pad. Seems to work on everything I own.
@gerryblaszyk9631 Жыл бұрын
But if it works for you ,awesome.
@t.hargrove3843 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Really appreciate the detailed instructions on how you use Step 2 for the final finish. Exactly what I was looking for.
@t.hargrove3843 Жыл бұрын
One more question for you: are you using microfiber towels, terrycloth towels, or some other type?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Microfiber, but it doesn't really matter
@randymelissabutton2159 Жыл бұрын
I use a Spinner for surfacing, it is a step down from your machine, but a step up from doing it by hand, and I rotate 6 sides and always do it wet. The spinner makes a huge difference for polishing, I tried to do it by hand and with a car polisher before I got the spinner, man that is a lot of work for something that does not come out as good. Step two is getting hard to find, so I have gone with Turtle Wax Rubbing Compound.
@homerlex Жыл бұрын
I've been struggling getting a surface that works for me with the Infinite Physix. I think I've just been going too high on the grit. Next I think I'll try 2000 over 500 abralon.
@robsloma9418 Жыл бұрын
Extremely good video! Keep up the great work! Look forward to many more videos! Thank you!
@miteethor Жыл бұрын
omg where was this video this morning when I was literally resurfacing and wanting to know WWLD?!?
@GennyI3eerDrinkr Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Very informative. Any chance a non-SPI ball will just catch fire immediately after applying Step Two compound? :P
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Lol . . possibly, but I used to use Ebonite Powerhouse Factory Finish all the time, so it miiight be ok . .
@enigmazero8624 Жыл бұрын
I had gotten a bit lazy with my spinner work, only doing 2 sides per step. This video kind of inspired me to get back to doing 6 sides, and it sure passes the eye test. I love the idea of the longer lasting pads, as opposed to just a couple uses before a pad “downgrades” from fresh to used. Would you recommend those Jayhawk pads for use on a regular spinner? I know they are meant for a resurfacing machine.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
You'd have to find something to mount the pads on, they're kind of like a round sandpaper disc with velcro on the back, they're kind of hard to hang onto by hand unless you have a "cup" to mount them on or attach them to. Given that, then sure, they'd be great on a spinner.
@richardsantine731810 ай бұрын
Great video. My favorite polish grit is 2000 grit. What necessary steps dom i need to take. I have the drill attachment for my pads, since ball spinner cost alot. lol
@LukeRosdahl10 ай бұрын
I like to start with 1000 first, I don't think it's necessary to go all the way down to 500 most of the time, especially on house shots, so for that you'd just go 1000-2000-polish.
@richardsantine731810 ай бұрын
Thank you so much@@LukeRosdahl
@jefferydaniels6717 Жыл бұрын
On a recent stream, you suggested the new Rough Edge compound. Any major difference?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure yet, they haven't made the Rough or Smooth compounds available to staffers yet. The Rough is supposed to be between Step 1 and Step 2 and the Smooth is supposed to be between Step 2 and Step 3. I'll try them when I can get my hands on them, but don't really know yet.
@topthrilldragster20 Жыл бұрын
surprisingly, I didn't have to alter my Revenant when i got it. been averaging 232 the last 9 games with it. But I loved the spectre. so thats probably why.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
It's been on the edge for some stuff for us, like my Fate was fine, just had to keep throwing it. However, throwing it once every 5 minutes in league is a little different from throwing it every 30 seconds for a review, it's a lot easier to notice issues or the ball getting slimy in that situation. My Revenant was also right on the edge, it got a little slick but still reacted mostly ok.
@scottdudha Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl What would you suggest doing if the ball in question would tend to get slimy in a faster paced play and you'd notice the ball reacting differently after a couple of shots? For example I have a Storm Axiom Solid and it tends to get pretty slimy in fast play, I basically adjust knowing it will react less but it's not ideal. Thanks for your insight!
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@scottdudha If it was now, I'm going to blame it on the surfacing issues at the plant, but with a ball like that, I'm betting you need an oil extraction. Basically it sounds like the ball has absorbed all the oil it can handle, and as you get some shots on the ball, the oil just sits on the top because it can't be absorbed into the ball. I'd take it to your shop and have an oil extraction done, then you should be good to go.
@bendrix188311 ай бұрын
Can you recommend another product that is close to step 2? I can’t find it anywhere , thanks !
@LukeRosdahl11 ай бұрын
Step 2 was actually discontinued, and yeah it seems to have been all bought up! The new Rough Edge compound is supposed to be close, plus Brunswick's Crown Compound is also very close.
@RickyBobbyLD Жыл бұрын
To avoid the issue of creating a grain on the ball do you think an electric drill with a pad and one of those ball cups with ball bearings would be an option? I feel like it would work fine for the sanding part, I’m more curious if you think that would work with the step 2 compound?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely, the drill surfacing system is great.
@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS Жыл бұрын
I have several balls that hook too early and too much since i switched to 2 handed for thumb issues I'm hoping this might help me stay away from Brooklyn😅 So resurface with 1000 grit then polish are the only 2 steps to do this? 500 1000 1500 then polish isn't needed? I'm going to buy or build a spinner with a drill press grab pads and polish
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
The 1500 polish process is 500-1000-step 2, there's no 1500 grit sand in there first. I personally don't feel like I need the 500 at the bottom first, 1000 gets it plenty dull for me BUT I also don't mirror shine it either like it comes out of the factory.
@BARBELLS-AND-BUDS Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl I'll try both the strip 2 and the Skuff and see which i like better. I appreciate the reply!
@gtbinh10 ай бұрын
Hi luke, is your storm step 2 process (500>1000>step 2) the same/similar finish for the brunswick balls that come with finish 500/1000/1500/compound?
@LukeRosdahl10 ай бұрын
Yeah basically.
@gtbinh Жыл бұрын
As a beginner bowler, i love these how-to/tutorial content! Keep them coming. I have a hyroad pearl being shipped. Would you also suggest 1000 grit and step 2 as well?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep, I'd say in general to just reset the surface for every ball you get no matter what company you buy it from.
@EA-yg7eh Жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, what would your suggestion be for idol pearl (to get to close to factory)? I have a spinner and ctd pads (500 up to 4000). Polishes I have include storm xtra shine, storm reacta shine, ebonite factory finish polish, and Brunswick royal compound. I also have reacta scuff. Thank you.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
The factory surfacing is 500-1000-step 2. Step 2 is pretty close to Brunswick's royal compound. You'll want to use water while you do the surfacing, but that should get you close, or at least that and a few games on the ball should get you back in business.
@John_Redcorn_ Жыл бұрын
How does this compare to using the TruCut pads method? Ive tried both but the TruCut comes out looking duller. Idk if im doing it right 🤷♂️
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
The Trucut pads are a bit more aggressive, so the surface is going to look a little rougher. The diamond dust pads are super high quality so the surface will be more uniform, but don't confuse them with abralon. Trucut is better than Abralon pads, they're more durable by far and more consistent. Abralon and Trucut will give you similar results for the first couple uses, but abralon falls off quickly and ends up giving you a much smoother surface after a few uses.
@RickyBobbyLD Жыл бұрын
I read something recently that a trucut pad rated 500 grit will take a ball to 500 grit whereas most other pads the grit rating is the grit of the pad itself. I sort of feel like this might be true because I see quite a few people saying the same thing about trucut pads giving duller results than other pads.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@RickyBobbyLD This is a little confusing, the grit rating on all pads, sandpaper, etc., is the actual grit of the pad itself. But if the pad is 500 grit and you use it on a ball, the ball will also end up at 500 grit . . Tru cuts are more abrasive, they cut deeper, so visually they're going to make the ball look more scratched up, or make the ball look duller. They ARE better than abralon and they last longer, they do also make the ball look duller, but the ball surface also looks much more scratched up. By contrast, I use Jayhawk Diamond Dust pads on my resurfacing machine, and I can get a ball to 500 with those pads and have it look very smooth and uniform. Both balls are at 500 whether using the diamond dust pads or tru cuts, but the diamond dust pads get the surface a lot more uniform rather than being so scratched up. The DD pads are more expensive and designed for a resurfacing machine tho, tru cuts are designed to be used by hand. Generally though, tru cuts get the ball closer to the grit of the pad than abralon pads do for longer, meaning that a 1k abralon pad and a 1k tru cut will get the ball to 1k for the first 3 to 4 uses, then abralon quickly loses its "grit," while tru cuts will continue getting the ball to 1k much longer. BUT again, just as a rule, the number on the pad is what the grit of the pad actually is, not what it's going to get the surface to that it's used on.
@anthonycaridi59597 ай бұрын
What the best way to get a ball back to 1500 polished
@PaysteeDook Жыл бұрын
where do you buy the step 2? I cant find it online anywhere.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
They discontinued it, so you'll have to use their new Rough Edge compound instead.
@ChrisUlrich7 ай бұрын
Have you tried Storm Smooth Edge or Storm Rough Edge? Think it's the same steps for the Smooth Edge? 500/1000 Smooth Edge?
@LukeRosdahl7 ай бұрын
I have them but haven't tried them yet, but yeah I typically go to 1k and then finish it from there with whatever I want to use.
@ChrisUlrich7 ай бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl Have you heard anything about them... at all? I have Reacta Gloss too but I am afraid to use it because of its history. I can't find a date when it was "fixed" nor can I find the date my bottle was made. Makes me not want to use it. I still have some Step 2 left, but it's a couple years old now.
@kevinwebster4889 Жыл бұрын
Your have a resurface machine that sands using water. Do you wet sand the surface using a ball spinner by hand? Or just dry pads?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Water is generally recommended to keep the friction and dust down. You wouldn't want to resurface a ball without water, but just changing or scuffing it is usually done or can be done dry. Dry pads on a spinner get incredibly hot incredibly quickly, and a resurfacing machine really can't be used without water or it'll lock up. Dry pads are generally used when scuffing by hand.
@Joshuaperalta86 ай бұрын
I'm about to buy storms smooth edge. So does this mean if I surface it with 1000 pad and then use smooth edge. I'll get the traction of the 1000 pad but the smooth edge will help it with more lenght? Or does it ruin the purpose of the 1000 pad?
@LukeRosdahl6 ай бұрын
What you'll do is just shine up the overall surface. 1000 then shine will be a rougher final grit than 3000 then shine. If you want hard surface, then just go 1000. Surface isn't a super complicated thing, people make it sound worse than it is. It all depends on how rough or smooth the surface is, that's it. If you go with a rougher grit under polish, it'll kind of blend the two, 1000 will keep the surface from getting too shiny with polish unless you really hammer it, but it's just a rougher surface will be earlier and stronger, smoother surface will be cleaner and sharper.
@Joshuaperalta86 ай бұрын
@LukeRosdahl will 1000 then shine be better than just 3000 no shine?
@LukeRosdahl6 ай бұрын
@@Joshuaperalta8 I don't really know, and it's probably best for you to try both so you understand how it all works a little better.
@jasonsiegel3869 Жыл бұрын
Hey Luke.. It's your favorite FLORIDIOT Jason.. What do you use for your weekly (or Bi-Weekly) cleanings.. I have a spinner, and I use some stuff my pro shop owner recommended, but I quickly realized, that after four applications it quickly took the shine (both box and Lane) right off the Wine.. So after a year of using the Wine, I had it resurfaced and polished up with 1500(Brunswick?.. the one u recommend in this vid) and it's back to beautiful and functional.. But what do u recommend for weekly cleaning Pearl balls, and Solids and Hybrids.. I know u and Angel like "to keep the shiny stuff shiny and the dull stuff dull"... So whatever you recommend I'll pick up.. And once I move, I plan on picking up that sweet resurfacer by Jayhawk that you have.. Thanks again, Jason
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yooo, well first off resurfacing machines go for about 2 grand used, so they're sweet for sure but keep that in mind lol. Angel likes True Blue, completely non toxic cleaner, can drink it if you want, won't change the surface. Chad McLean says it tastes terrible tho haha. For the sanded stuff, reacta skuff is what we like because it has a cleaner and an abrasive in it, so it keeps the lane shine off the ball and keeps it clean without really going hard or too dull on the surface. I like Reacta Foam for just a cleaner, it comes out in a foam of course instead of a spray that runs everywhere. Cleaning DOES take a bit of the hard box shine off but it shouldn't like strip it off.
@jasonsiegel3869 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl thanks bunches.. So True Blue.. is that a Storm product.. I've seen your bottles of Reacta Scuff in your Lab, and I've also seen the Compound 1 and 2 bottles.. Oh, yeah, I know those machines are pricey.. I also want to get the Jayhawk Sonic Water Tank Bowling Ball cleaner.. See, I can buy all these things cuz I don't drink.. and I just get all the Bar Tab and Tips recycled into the Bowling Fund..Lols😸 Thanks again Buddy, And thanks again for all the great Content, Jason
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep, True Blue is a Storm product. We're also getting a Detox, need to get out of the habit of just drilling a new ball when one starts losing steam, super easy to just detox it and reset the surface and keep using it.
@wwilkens Жыл бұрын
After you use Step 2 or reacta scuff do you just leave it? If I take my phase 2 down to 1000, then use scuff do I then sand to 3000 to get close to the box finish? Thank You
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Reacta skuff is like a 3000 grit sheen, so it's basically 3000 anyway.
@adamhines8312 Жыл бұрын
Is there a trusted site to buy quality used pro shop equipment like a spinner or are we just relegated to buying new? Haven’t found anything online in my own searches and would love a used ball spinner.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Ball spinners aren't that expensive, so there's not really a market for used ones. Innovative sells one for less than the cost of a bowling ball
@BasketBowlers Жыл бұрын
Luke, I just bought Step 2 so I can take my polished stuff back to 1500 polish. Can I use it to resurface an Off White Mix? And if so, what would be the best process? Thank you.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yeah sure. Just take it down to 1000 and polish it back up with the step 2
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
For the polished balls, what do you use to just clean them after bowling?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Angel likes True Blue and I like Reacta Foam, either one works well though
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl I see why Angel likes the True Blue, for the natural ingredients. I’ve used and liked Reacta Foam in the past. I may go with that.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@Gbuck426 Yep, you can actually drink True Blue if you wanted to, I've heard it tastes pretty bad though lol
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl lol
@srtomato379 Жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on CTD polish, Ik that they say you can use it by hand or by a spinner, what are your opinions on the product?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
I haven't used it so I don't know, we have an exclusivity clause in our contracts, so I can't use other companies' products if Storm makes that particular product. Either way, any polish can be applied by hand or on a spinner.
@guezwho67 Жыл бұрын
I've got a spinner, do you think the Jay Hawk sanding pads would work well with my spinner and a sanding cup? Also, any idea what Jay Hawk charges for the sanding pads? I looked at their site and found nothing.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I mentioned in the video that they're $35 apiece but they last a super long time
@davvyisaloser Жыл бұрын
Do you still use step 2 with reacta gloss coming out? or do you just replace the same polish step with reacta gloss
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, reacta gloss is terrible, so I'd use anything but that. It's a hydrophobic auto/boat polish/finish, so it prevents oil absorption into the ball which makes the outside of the ball slick and causes the ball to be very weak. I'm not sure why they'd want to put that on there, but I have to resurface everything that comes out of the factory now to get it off as it even seems to be cross contaminating the sanded stuff.
@davvyisaloser Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl and you say you use reacta skuff on the ones you want to keep dull? So you pretty much hit everything with 1000 then skuff or step 2? Do you ever find yourself changing grit depending on the the pattern, or does this process just work for most balls / patterns for you
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@davvyisaloser Yeah this is mostly what we do for reviews to keep everything consistent. Angel offers a duller look and I offer a shiny look. I've been taking the shine back off and she's been letting stuff lane shine, but she always goes back to the skuff
@davvyisaloser Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl I guess last question, where do you get step 2 from these days? I haven’t been able to find it lately. I’ve tried using the polish CTD offers, but I really want to try and compare it to step 2
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@davvyisaloser They discontinued all the step compounds and have some different ones coming, no idea when those will be available though. For now I'd look at Brunswick's Crown Compound, that seems to be the best stuff otherwise.
@shoobybikes1728 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Luke!!
@bowlingxp8345 Жыл бұрын
Approximately ow many applications of Step Two can you get out of that bottle Luke ?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
No idea, I'd assume I'm using about an ounce on each ball so 32??
@bowlingxp8345 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl ok that helps. Thanks !
@Christian-qu6yv Жыл бұрын
Great video. About how many games before we redo this whole process?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Just depends on usage and how hard your lanes are on stuff. I can get 100 games out of this but we bowl at pretty nice centers
@kengaida3182 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Luke, I like the thought process behind the lower base grit under the polish for blending the lanes. I bowl at one house with old higher friction lanes and everything has been hooking up to much on the back ends. Will try that to blend vs the higher grits.
@tonyharlin1997 Жыл бұрын
Hi I have a DV8 Hell Raiser Blaze … I do have a ball spinner and I do clean the ball after league is over …. Every once in a while I throw the ball on the spinner and do 4 sides with 1000 grit pad …. Is this correct …. Thank you in advance
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep that's just fine!
@BigJim5754 Жыл бұрын
For non shiny balls I know u should refresh the surface @ every 10 games ( I use trucut's by hand). For shiny stuff (1500 polish for example) other then cleaning w a rag and cleaner spray, do we need to have the shop redo the 1500 polish from time to time, and if so how mant games roughly would u suggest. Thanx!
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
I don't really know, just is based on the reaction of the ball and when you think you need it really
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
When you use Reacta-Skuff, do you use the same process, 1000 then Skuff?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep, we start everything at 1000 and then finish it where we want it from there.
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl I use TruCut pads. With a spinner, how many seconds per side should I sand the ball, before using Step 2?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@Gbuck426 30ish seconds and use water
@Gbuck426 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl Thanks again!
@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan Жыл бұрын
I recently bought Wolverine Dark Moss from 900 Global and I hope I don't run into that problem. My pro shop guy at my bowling alley said if I want to polish it, he would help me out for nothing.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep. Everything has been fixed with a surface reset, so I'm not worrying about it any more. Just going to resurface stuff right out of the box and move on lol.
@AndrewWarrenPatriotsfan Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl I'm thinking the same, but I'm still considering my pro shop guy's opinion too. My reason being is where I'm from ten pin bowling is not popular around here, I'm from the Boston area and candlepin bowling is the popular one over ten pin, so if I want to try it out first before I make my decision.
@christophernoltee6376 Жыл бұрын
What do you feel is the ball surface at if you just use reacta scuff on the spinner for a game without about 40 games on it? I have an infinite physics that I want to reset.
@christophernoltee6376 Жыл бұрын
Should read " for a ball with about 40 games on it?"
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
It'll get it to about a 3000 grit sheen. It's a little smoother coming down from lane shine than going up from 1000, but that's generally what Angel does to just refresh the surface, just take the Skuff back to it.
@roberttweedy4475 Жыл бұрын
I've taken your advice to resurface balls out of the box. Being a literal minded sort, I took a ball that is supposed to be 1500 polished, hit it with a 1000 trucut pad, then a 1500 pad, the Reacta shine. What do you think this would compare to you method?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
The 1500 polish process was 500-1000-step 2, which is a 1500ish grit compound. Reacta shine is different stuff, it's a much higher grit polish so you'll have a fair bit smoother and weaker surface
@roberttweedy4475 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl Thanks very much! Something else to experiment with. 👍
@notonyourlife7939 Жыл бұрын
Your method will have a little less teeth underneath... and honestly, there's not a huge difference between 1000 and 1500 anyway. what that'll do to your ball reaction will depend on numerous other things... ball speed, rev rate, tilt, rotation.
@dp-mcfly5158 Жыл бұрын
Is step 2 better then the ctd polish?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
No idea. Step 2 is more of a compound and less of a polish, I don't really know anything about the ctd polish
@dp-mcfly5158 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl ok thanks frr the reply . i have a spinner as well and i do not own sanding
@bobgomavitz1330 Жыл бұрын
10 minutes on your machine equals what on a spinner? Thanks Luke
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
The machine moves a little slower than the spinner, so I'd say 30 seconds a side on 6 sides of the ball on a spinner would get it there. The machine just gives a bit more uniform surface.
@its_Kris Жыл бұрын
Resurfacing with a fresh 500 grit pad on the spinner has worked for me. Historically any factory polished ball I have reset out of the box with fresh pads: 500, 1000 then polish & adjust from there to find the reaction I’m looking for. It’s a real shame 75+ percent of the league bowlers that I bowl with are afraid to adjust the surface of their equipment because they just don’t care to understand it.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Yep. I used to be one of those people myself, but the more you learn, the more you grow
@frankschmidt8001 Жыл бұрын
Great info as always! Any reason you wouldn't start with 500 vs 1000 for a new ball out of the box & if not when would you go that low?
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
500 is pretty rough, so I'd have to step up from 500 to 1000, because finishing from 500 to skuff or polish is too big of a gap, and I find that 1000 is rough enough to get the surface reset, but not so rough that it can't be finished well from there.
@frankschmidt8001 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl Many thanks for the reply. Love to see how you attack this topic in the future as it relates to a factory shiny pearl vs a dull factory solid.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@frankschmidt8001 I do the same for everything regardless, it doesn't really matter what it comes at out of the box, 10 minutes on the machine at 1000 will get everything down to the same place, and then I go back up from there. I did the very same thing to the Ruby that I did to this ball, and I did the same thing to the Eternity that I did to the DNA, down to 1000 and finished with step 2. That way it gets everything to the same surface.
@frankschmidt8001 Жыл бұрын
@@LukeRosdahl Wow, very interesting!
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@frankschmidt8001 I don't mean that I just sand and polish everything if that's what you were asking. I mean that if I want to end up with a polished ball, regardless of whether it came shiny or sanded, I would do exactly what I did in this video. If it came at 2000 and I wanted to end up back at 2000, I'd sand it down to 1000 and then finish it with a 2000 pad. But if I want to end up with a polished ball, the out of box surface has no bearing or effect on the final result, because I'm taking everything down to 1000 to establish a baseline or consistent starting point first.
@cardinalcopium5088 Жыл бұрын
Pro Tip: Use a spray bottle with water when applying polish for better results.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
Oh, just a little spritz here or there to lube it up a little more? That makes sense, would keep it from gumming up, especially with the compounds. I might try that next time.
@cardinalcopium5088 Жыл бұрын
@Luke Rosdahl Quite a bit. I was a dry guy for years then I think it was actually a Ron Hickland Jr. video that made me try it. Changed the game for me.
@LukeRosdahl Жыл бұрын
@@cardinalcopium5088 Ah cool, thanks for sharing. Should take less polish/compound as well I'd imagine.