How to clean an Ash cue that is chalk stained, very chalk stained

[luke-h]

Im another baby wipe user, with a 15 month old these are essential and tbh i always have had them in the house as they are handy to have....and yes i have taken them down the club lol.

[ghost121]

i use mr clean magic erasers works great. use the original ones only (plain white).

+1

The Americans have been using these for years to clean off the chalk build up on maple shaft pool cues which get a lot dirtier than snooker shafts because of the larger tips and therefore more chalk as a potential problem. Should also work well with ash shafts. I also agree if the problem is particularly bad, the shaft may need oiling afterwards or even a refinish.

[vmax4steve]

You don't need anything special, just soap up a wet flannel, ring it out and clean the shaft with it and towel it dry straight away.

[Master Blaster]

If the chalk is really ingrained, which means the grain filler has probably fallen out of the cue or there wasn't any to begin with, get an toothbrush and dip it in some meths (this is less smelly than white spirit) and gently brush the chalk out. You will need to re-oil the cue afterwards, though that isn't hard to do. Actually, it's easy.

[Wayne G]

If the chalk is really ingrained, which means the grain filler has probably fallen out of the cue or there wasn't any to begin with, get an toothbrush and dip it in some meths (this is less smelly than white spirit) and gently brush the chalk out. You will need to re-oil the cue afterwards, though that isn't hard to do. Actually, it's easy.

Dumb question,but do you mean methyl alcohol? And what is white spirit exactly? Thanks in advance.

[Master Blaster]

Dumb question,but do you mean methyl alcohol? And what is white spirit exactly? Thanks in advance.

Yes, methylated spirits, purple colour, available in Wilko, Wickes, B&Q. I always have some being a keen DIYer so it costs nothing. Does a great job. Re-oil your cue afterwards, cleaning that much chalk is going to lift all the oil in the wood out. I haven't seen the stuff Ramon has recommended. I'd be interested to know if this can lift all the chalk without removing any oil?

[Dozza19792]

Wring out a baby wipe and it will be as clean as a whistle

Works for me.....then dry off with some kitchen towel, then buff to a mirror shine with a bar/cue towel....winner!

[Maverick54]

what happens if your cue needs cleaning and errr baby's bottom needs a wipe both at the same time ... how do you prioritise? baby's bottom first and cue second doesn't sound like a good idea ... but equally cue first and baby's bottom second may leave chalk marks over the little darling's behind ... tricky eh? LOL ...

If you do babys bottom first and the cue after would it not work as a grain filler also? Lovely patina but don't hold it to close to your nose

[Master Blaster]

For Deano and everyone who uses baby wipes, 70p a pack today (LOL):

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I'll give it a try on me old wood.

[Dozza19792]

For Deano and everyone who uses baby wipes, 70p a pack today (LOL):

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I'll give it a try on me old wood.

I'd rather use the JP cue wipes.....come in gold pack £40 for 80, £100 for 120......15 & 18 week wait respectively!

Apparently their good for wiping away any S*** that dribbles from any kind of orrifice......good for wiping cues too!

[Master Blaster]

I'd rather use the JP cue wipes.....come in gold pack £40 for 80, £100 for 120......15 & 18 week wait respectively!

Apparently their good for wiping away any S*** that dribbles from any kind of orrifice......good for wiping cues too!

Language Timothy!

[stus cues]

put a bit of vineger on it.