Possible to remove this faded thing?

[x3dnd3x]

Hi all,

The finish on the butt end has faded and I'm wondering whether is it possible to actually remove the shiny part like through sanding or any recommendations so that the butt end color would look the same like the shaft? I think this is lacquer finish or something? I'm not sure.

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[x3dnd3x]

Anyone?

Help please?

[Deepscrew]

Yes its possible. Somebody will respond with how shortly im sure.

[cain29]

Possible to remove this faded thing?

Yes you can remove it but depending on what cue it is you may not like what's underneath. If its a cheap painted or ebonised butt then I would leave it alone. If its solid wood then you can either use sand paper or wire wool. Start with a rougher grade and work your way up till the butts smooth. Depending on how many layers of lacquer is on the cue will determine how you do it. Personally, I would prefer to use 1500-2000 paper or 0000 wire wool and just take longer to do it. More elbow grease but less risk of you damaging the cue. Be aware that once you've stripped the cue it will be unprotected. You may want to think about giving it a coat of oil or wax. Linseed oil would be my preference, but used sparingly, especially on the butt. Oiling and finishing cues is not my forte but I'm sure someone will offer some advice regarding it

[prince07799]

What make is your cue?

[x3dnd3x]

What make is your cue?

You mean what's my cue? Its an old Powerglide but as its my 1st cue back then, I didn't dispose it. Recently took it out and realized that the coating on the butt is gone so wanna make it look nicer. It has sentimental value to me though.

[prince07799]

You mean what's my cue? Its an old Powerglide but as its my 1st cue back then, I didn't dispose it. Recently took it out and realized that the coating on the butt is gone so wanna make it look nicer. It has sentimental value to me though.

I have a master cue that i keep behind the bar of a pub i go in (if it went missin i would not cry) but its a good cue that came with a lot of varnish on it so i used a bit of old used 400 grit and slowly took the varnish off, then gave it afew coats of linseed oil and is mint know, just take your time

[x3dnd3x]

I have a master cue that i keep behind the bar of a pub i go in (if it went missin i would not cry) but its a good cue that came with a lot of varnish on it so i used a bit of old used 400 grit and slowly took the varnish off, then gave it afew coats of linseed oil and is mint know, just take your time

Hmm alright. I don't know whether to use 0000 wire wool or sandpaper.

My current cue is a Mastercue classic. As I'm a student, don't really have alot of budget to get the cue I want. I want a MW Legend though.

[prince07799]

Hmm alright. I don't know whether to use 0000 wire wool or sandpaper.

My current cue is a Mastercue classic. As I'm a student, don't really have alot of budget to get the cue I want. I want a MW Legend though.

Both will do the same job but wire wool is slower than sand paper, if you unsure use wire wool and just take it slow. I have a wooldridge shark on order for the past six 6 weeks and have my parris paragon up for sale to help pay for it

[stejohn]

Wet and dry would be better than wire wool imo. Start at around 400-600grit then work up to 1000-1500, finish with a couple of coats of oil, buff up and job done. If you want the cue to all look the same you will likely have to sand the whole cue down and then oil.

[x3dnd3x]

Wet and dry would be better than wire wool imo. Start at around 400-600grit then work up to 1000-1500, finish with a couple of coats of oil, buff up and job done. If you want the cue to all look the same you will likely have to sand the whole cue down and then oil.

Thanks.

Would be heading to my neighbourhood hardware shop to purchase sandpapers. I only have 200grit currently.

[DeanH]

try ebay, loads of grades of paper on there, usually not a bad price either

[Fisherboi]

Bro, try to visit more hard ware store.
See if u can find lower grade. Dont use 200, will damage your cue.
Grade 1500 and 2000 is more than enough.
If you able to find steel wool grade 0000 or 00000, will be much better.
But be prepared, after you took off the lacquer, the shaft/butt will not be as shiny or in dark attractive colour.
You may finish the cue with slightly damp cloth and buff dry with dry cloth
Hope these help)

[x3dnd3x]

Bro, try to visit more hard ware store.
See if u can find lower grade. Dont use 200, will damage your cue.
Grade 1500 and 2000 is more than enough.
If you able to find steel wool grade 0000 or 00000, will be much better.
But be prepared, after you took off the lacquer, the shaft/butt will not be as shiny or in dark attractive colour.
You may finish the cue with slightly damp cloth and buff dry with dry cloth
Hope these help)

Saw your PM but sorry to disappoint, I don't anyhow add people in Facebook. Only add those whom I've met before. Thanks for the up too, went to Sim Lim tower yesterday and purchased $16 worth of sandpaper. Haha.

[x3dnd3x]

try ebay, loads of grades of paper on there, usually not a bad price either

Alright. Most of the time, shipping from UK to Singapore is a b!tch. Came across so many times the shipping cost more than the items itself.