How to Remove Varnish From a Snooker Cue

Varnish on a pool cue --- also known as a snooker cue --- can add a sticky residue to the cue. This residue prevents the cue from naturally sliding along your fingers, which causes you to miss-hit the ball, even on easy shots. Eliminating this varnish makes the cue look and feel new and also saves you money that's otherwise spent on a new cue. You must use caution when removing the varnish, however, to avoid stripping the wood from the cue.

Things You'll Need

  • Sandpaper
  • Snooker/pool cue liquid cleaner
  • Cue towel
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Instructions

    • 1

      Sand the portion of of snooker cue covered in varnish with super-fine sandpaper. Use caution to avoid damaging the cue.

    • 2

      Place several drops of the liquid cue cleaner onto the cue towel.

    • 3

      Wipe the area of the cue stick previously covered in varnish with the moistened cue towel.

    • 4

      Flip the towel to the dry side. Wipe the cue again.

    • 5

      Run your hands along the snooker cue. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if you notice any stickiness on the cue.