Cleaning / polishing 1gs

[ChrisG1011]

Looking through the forum it seems the best way to clean a set of 1gs is soapy water and rinse, then finish with aromith cleaner or restorer If really bad. That's the way I clean them anyway, I clean after every single use so most times I only use aromith cleaner on its own, I'm noticing recently there is loads of tiny fine scratches under bright light, I'm a car Detailer and we would call them swirls. Is there any way to polish these out safely? I doubt me getting my car buffer will be great for them!


Chris

[jrc750]

No need at all to clean them after every use ! i would of thought 3 or 4 times a year would do ?
Some people say the cleaner recommended isn't good for them ?

[ChrisG1011]

Mine seem full of finger marks and chalk etc after a 4-6hr session? I'd rather not clean them every time as it's a "ball" ache!

[jrc750]

Rub over with a nice soft cloth should be sufficient i would think

[AmarZain]

The Aramith cleaner? First time ive heard that

I have heard not to leave the balls in soaking water though

[ChrisG1011]

The Aramith cleaner? First time ive heard that

I have heard not to leave the balls in soaking water though

There is also the restorer on this site too - https://www.snookercrazy.com/product...-ball-cleaner/

[PG46]

The cleaner does say ideally to use after every game, a little drop on each ball can't hurt them to much I would of thought, although the green bottle is a little bit abrasive I think so your balls would have to be in a bad way to use that.

[Bigmeek]

I think that Aramith cleaner/restorer is an expensive waste of time. Soapy water is good enough. Another TSF member recommends Nilglass (it's a glass cleaner). I gave it a go and it seems to do a good job.

[blahblah01]

I think that Aramith cleaner/restorer is an expensive waste of time. Soapy water is good enough. Another TSF member recommends Nilglass (it's a glass cleaner). I gave it a go and it seems to do a good job.

Isn't vinegar the best glass cleaner?

My guess is that the balls want some sort of cover\film, as opposed to being "clean to the squeak".

[Bigmeek]

Isn't vinegar the best glass cleaner?
My guess is that the balls want some sort of cover\film, as opposed to being "clean to the squeak".

Yep, my old Granny used to swear by vinegar and an old newspaper for doing her windows. Not sure I'd want to try it on my balls. Might nip a bit lol.

[itsnoteasy]

Isn't vinegar the best glass cleaner?

My guess is that the balls want some sort of cover\film, as opposed to being "clean to the squeak".

You are right, I used the aramith ball cleaner on a set of super crystalate and TCs and both were unplayable. I just use warm water and a good buffing, my balls hardly kick at all but you have to clean them at least every two sessions or four hours of play, roughly.

[blahblah01]

Yep, my old Granny used to swear by vinegar and an old newspaper for doing her windows. Not sure I'd want to try it on my balls. Might nip a bit lol.

I still do: cheap malt vinegar is great for cleaning and as a Conditioner in washing machine

[blahblah01]

Isn't vinegar the best glass cleaner?
My guess is that the balls want some sort of cover\film, as opposed to being "clean to the squeak".

You are right, I used the aramith ball cleaner on a set of super crystalate and TCs and both were unplayable. I just use warm water and a good buffing, my balls hardly kick at all but you have to clean them at least every two sessions or four hours of play, roughly.

So it is more squeaky clean than vinegar?

[Bigmeek]

I still do: cheap malt vinegar is great for cleaning and as a Conditioner in washing machine

Just goes to show that the old tried and trusted methods are sometimes the best. I've got an almost full bottle of the Aramith cleaner, plus a bottle of the restorer, in the cupboard and I probably won't ever use them. Waste of money.

[blahblah01]

Just goes to show that the old tried and trusted methods are sometimes the best. I've got an almost full bottle of the Aramith cleaner, plus a bottle of the restorer, in the cupboard and I probably won't ever use them. Waste of money.

What's wrong with the Cleaner?

I bought a set of balls today, and I'm not sure they are squeaky clean. So atm I'm thinking squeaky clean then rubbed with a cloth with Olive Oil on it, then dried.