how to clean shaft?

how to clean shaft? how to clean a pool shaft?

#1 RockyD

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Posted 25 February 2009 - 06:57 PM

My players cue shaft looks dirty about 3/4 of the way up then looks normal. I'm not sure what to use to clean it. I don't want to order no special cleaners if I don't have to. Any normal household products I can use? I heard alchol works but am scared to mess the wood up trying.

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 12:40 PM

RockyD, on Feb 25 2009, 05:57 PM, said:

You may have to sand it down and then just wipe it down at night with a damp cloth, then burnish it with leather, or a 1000 yellow magic paper.

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#3 MitchAlsup

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Posted 26 March 2009 - 05:25 PM

You can use the 90% or 99% IsoProply alcohol to clean the shafts and ferrules.

Before I use a shaft, I give it 5-7 coats of pure carnuba (car) wax {Mothers}. This a) makes the shaft slicker,

slow down the accumulation of crud that needs taken off, c) allows me to put the talc on the shaft not my hands, d) wash my hands to revitalize the feel on the shaft.

It also slows down moisture penetration.

Use at your own risk.

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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:23 PM

Mr Clean Magic Eraser is what we use in the shop when we do a tip and shaft job.

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Posted 04 April 2009 - 07:53 PM

If you shaft is clean, or after you clean it Cue Wax help keep it clean and smooth. Also a Clean Rag to wipe you hands helps.

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Posted 22 October 2009 - 07:46 PM

RockyD, on Feb 25 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

A very light sand paper, then alcohol.. then a shaft slicker like Q-wiz

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Posted 12 February 2011 - 11:28 PM

I use denatured alcohol, acetone or mr clean magic eraser. then burnish with 1000 grit, then 2000 grit sandpaper. I put a drop of water on any dings to help them "swell" out before cleaning. I have also used a small amount of shaving cream. If I use any water, I immediately use a dry cloth to dry it off. After that I use Rain X for a final polish. I have had no issues with this, but the carnuba wax is apparently very widely used. If I can find a piece of soft leather I will also use that to burnish shaft. Between cleanings, I use a scubby pad for glass cooktop cleaning, it is red/maroon in color. The shaft is not noticeably smaller now, but I am willing to buy a new one if I screw up. It is however slick enough I don't need a glove. Also the local pool hall will clean it for like 6 dollars. I pay more for the sandpaper than that but I can use it 6 months from now to do it again. Good Luck, John

Destrukkt, on Oct 22 2009, 07:46 PM, said:

A very light sand paper, then alcohol.. then a shaft slicker like Q-wiz