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21umpire Tue Oct 11, 2011 02:37pm
Shining the titanium mask
 
Its the off season, but I'm trying to figure out how to shine my nike titanium mask like the pros.

Anyone have any sucess in shining up your mask? I'm told Jim Wolf uses a very fine sandpaper to make his shine.....who knows if thats the truth.

kylejt Tue Oct 11, 2011 04:33pm
A lot of titanium bicycle makers recomment using Lemon Pledge on their frames.

I don't know why, aside from trying to look like MLB guys, you'd want a shiney, reflective frame. I've dulled the finish on a couple of my frames, because the shine was distracting.

ozzy6900 Tue Oct 11, 2011 06:11pm
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Originally Posted by 21umpire (Post 792817)
Its the off season, but I'm trying to figure out how to shine my nike titanium mask like the pros.

Anyone have any sucess in shining up your mask? I'm told Jim Wolf uses a very fine sandpaper to make his shine.....who knows if thats the truth.
Okay, in over 30 years of officiating, I have always worn a black mask. Why in the world would you want to have a shiny mask?

MrUmpire Tue Oct 11, 2011 08:59pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by 21umpire (Post 792817)
Its the off season, but I'm trying to figure out how to shine my nike titanium mask like the pros.

Anyone have any sucess in shining up your mask? I'm told Jim Wolf uses a very fine sandpaper to make his shine.....who knows if thats the truth.

Where is Mr. Christensen when you need him?

BigUmp56 Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:32am
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Originally Posted by 21umpire (Post 792817)
Its the off season, but I'm trying to figure out how to shine my nike titanium mask like the pros.

Anyone have any sucess in shining up your mask? I'm told Jim Wolf uses a very fine sandpaper to make his shine.....who knows if thats the truth.
Could this be the final bidder on the infamous ebay Nike Titanium mask?

Tim.

SanDiegoSteve Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:45pm
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Originally Posted by ozzy6900 (Post 792846)
Okay, in over 30 years of officiating, I have always worn a black mask. Why in the world would you want to have a shiny mask?
Why, to blind the pitcher, of course. Sheesh Ozzy, you should know that!:rolleyes:

Quote:
Originally Posted by MrUmpire (Post 792877)
Where is Mr. Christensen when you need him?
I'll fill in for him. ~Sigh~ This is a WOBW.

Quote:
Originally Posted by BigUmp56 (Post 793036)
Could this be the final bidder on the infamous ebay Nike Titanium mask?

Tim.
I think you may be on to something!

Or we could be all biting the hook right now, as it was baited and cast in our direction.

bob jenkins Wed Oct 12, 2011 01:18pm
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Originally Posted by BigUmp56 (Post 793036)
Could this be the final bidder on the infamous ebay Nike Titanium mask?

Tim.
I hesitate to ask, but what does that mean?

21umpire Wed Oct 12, 2011 02:43pm
No, I didn't get it from Ebay, although I do follow those auctions to see how high it gets.

I'm not the type of umpire that likes to bring attention to myself, but I do have to admit that shining my mask up would create just that.

If I can look and act like a pro, then half the battle is won. Equipment and uniform are no exceptions.

I guess no one has tried shining even their Wilson titanium?

UmpJM Wed Oct 12, 2011 02:57pm
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Originally Posted by bob jenkins (Post 793082)
I hesitate to ask, but what does that mean?
Bob,

I believe Tim is referring to this recently concluded eBay auction: NIKE TITANIUM CATCHERS MASK | eBay

The seller advertised it as a Nike Titanium when it was a Wilson frame with some beat-up Nike pads on it. Some sucker appears to have paid $355 for it.

JM

MrUmpire Wed Oct 12, 2011 08:43pm
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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve (Post 793071)

I'll fill in for him. ~Sigh~ This is a WOBW.
I was thinking more along the lines of

"This ties for the dumbest post on the internet."

SanDiegoSteve Thu Oct 13, 2011 01:20am
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Originally Posted by MrUmpire (Post 793184)
I was thinking more along the lines of

"This ties for the dumbest post on the internet."
Six of one, half a dozen of the other.;)

mbyron Thu Oct 13, 2011 07:16am
"Shining the titanium mask."

Is that what kids are calling it these days?

Rich Thu Oct 13, 2011 07:37am
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Originally Posted by 21umpire (Post 793097)
No, I didn't get it from Ebay, although I do follow those auctions to see how high it gets.

I'm not the type of umpire that likes to bring attention to myself, but I do have to admit that shining my mask up would create just that.

If I can look and act like a pro, then half the battle is won. Equipment and uniform are no exceptions.

I guess no one has tried shining even their Wilson titanium?
Why would I, cause some guy on TV did?

Rich Thu Oct 13, 2011 07:39am
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Originally Posted by mbyron (Post 793253)
"Shining the titanium mask."

Is that what kids are calling it these days?
I thought the same thing.

LMan Thu Oct 13, 2011 08:25am
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Originally Posted by 21umpire (Post 792817)
Anyone have any sucess in shining up your mask? .
No, but I've heard that gold glitter-paint is the hot ticket now.


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