De-Oiling!

[bowl1820]

hmm do we cover the holes when putting the ball in the water?

No need to cover them as it actually aids in oil exiting the coverstock.

Having water go into the finger holes doe's nothing to help the oil exit the coverstock!

If it did everyone would be putting hoses in their thumbholes and trying to pump water into the ball till it squirted out of every pore on the ball. Everyone in the forums would be talking about how many PSI the water pressure should be and the best hose to use.

The simplest way to keep some water out of the holes is to point the holes down when you put it in the bucket.

You can also put duct tape over the holes or cork them with just about anything that fits the hole.

[dgz924s]

I guess I have been reading the wrong ball maintenance material. Please disregard my reply on the finger holes, sorry to lead anyone the wrong direction!

[eugene02]

Having water go into the finger holes doe's nothing to help the oil exit the coverstock!

If it did everyone would be putting hoses in their thumbholes and trying to pump water into the ball till it squirted out of every pore on the ball. Everyone in the forums would be talking about how many PSI the water pressure should be and the best hose to use.

The simplest way to keep some water out of the holes is to point the holes down when you put it in the bucket.

You can also put duct tape over the holes or cork them with just about anything that fits the hole.

what if i didn't cover it.. doesn't really matter uh? i left it facing up all the while in the pail every 15 mins..

[eugene02]

Get a 5 Gal. bucket fill with hot water, just hot enough to put your hand in it and not scream in pain (140 Deg.) max. Use a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid and soak the ball for 15 minutes, pour out the water and quickly wipe the ball off. Clean out the oil residue from the bucket and repeat. Continue doing this until you no longer feel oil on the ball while submerged in the water. I quit using Dawn after the first 2-3 soaks this way I can tell if the oil is out better. Depending on how saturated the ball is this process may take a number of soaks, remember to change water and rinse the bucket out after each 15 minute soak. Do not tape over the finger/thumb holes either. Allow to dry for 24 hours.

I did it for 5 times.. 2 times with dishwashing liquid. the other 3 with just water. put there's still a layer of oil on top of the water when i take out the bowling ball.. so i only did it for 5 times.. hope it does gets better..

[bowl1820]

what if i didn't cover it.. doesn't really matter uh? i left it facing up all the while in the pail every 15 mins..

The main thing with getting water in the holes is that, if you try and use the ball too quickly afterwards it may hang on your fingers or thumb do to the moisture lingering in the holes.

So it's not that big of a deal if water gets in (the core is not going to fill full of water), just let it set and dry out.

If you cover the holes, basically your good to go right then no waiting.

I would clean the holes out, just in case any residue gets on the inserts or thumb hole (like soap or oil) if you did cover the holes.

[martin]

so basically it's better to cover the holes right?

[skycomag]

how often can you dawn soak the ball,monthly, weekly or ?
thanks

[bowl1820]

how often can you dawn soak the ball,monthly, weekly or ?
thanks

Most say at about every 60 games.

[martin]

i've used my ball for almost 2 years (hundreds of games) and never deoiled it.. wonder how much oil there is in there.. lol..

[eugene02]

i've used my ball for almost 2 years (hundreds of games) and never deoiled it.. wonder how much oil there is in there.. lol..

try deoiling it and you will be amazed by how much oil comes out in the bucket >_< wew! even mine less thn 200 games (I'm guessing) after 5 wash there's still a layer of oil in the water!