Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk

Stimpy · 08-12-2007, 12:46 AM

I bought this tonight to polish my toolbox and it broke. It says right on the package great for diamond plate. Did okay for about half the box, then the shaft snaped. Thinking of returning it, it cost $20 for JUNK.

**travy** · 08-12-2007, 12:52 AM

what were you running it with?

yell02sonoma · 08-12-2007, 12:55 AM

Probably should've used the regular one instead of the mini.

Stimpy · 08-12-2007, 01:38 AM

what were you running it with? A 18v Maktia

The mini should hold up alot better than half a toolbox.

nivin69 · 08-12-2007, 09:43 AM

maybe you just got unlucky eh? some shits faulty, ive never had a problem with mine, getting your money back or at least trying would be a wise idea.

Stimpy · 08-12-2007, 03:50 PM

I returned it to Wal-Mart for a full refund today. No questions asked.

***orangesonoma*** · 08-12-2007, 04:17 PM

it may have been faulty...but the mini is for small hard to reach places..not for the a whole tool box...should have gotten the larger unit...

xxcov3rxx · 08-12-2007, 06:45 PM

i have a mini and it works great for the rims on my car and the wifes. but i would have gotten a bigger one for the top of a toolbox. i think you got a faulty one.

TokoDragon · 08-13-2007, 03:46 AM

do they work good on rims then? I'd like to get one since it's a real pain cleaning the rims on my moms venture, and some of the brake dust is really caked on.

***Wicked Mayhem*** · 08-24-2007, 04:31 PM

i use the **** out of mine on my wheels.. the mini one and never had a problem.

greencactus3 · 08-24-2007, 06:13 PM

how long do they last? im considering

slam · 08-24-2007, 06:42 PM

Had one, crap, got a new one crap, 3rd one not bad....

True story....

alex_hamilton2007 · 08-25-2007, 05:32 AM

i use the hell out of mine on the inside of my air intake...wheels...dash...hell everything and mines still goin strong...you must have gave it hell

ProTouring2.2 · 08-28-2007, 07:51 PM

bought one, lost it, bought another one, found the first one

so now i have 2 lol

greencactus3 · 08-28-2007, 09:29 PM

so you like it?

EYEOPNR · 08-28-2007, 09:32 PM

deffinitely considering buying one...

tightextreme03 · 08-28-2007, 09:36 PM

ive got both and never had a problem with either one

syclonekid43 · 08-28-2007, 11:08 PM

same thing happened to mine. broke in the same spot. i think the clip dont spin with shaft and it digs in to it and snaps it off

dropped01sdime · 08-28-2007, 11:51 PM

hence its a mini u were proly trying to get it super shiney by pushin real hard thats the only way i would see that breaking

muddpile · 08-31-2007, 12:37 PM

I won a regular one at a carshow, but can't find a use for it as it's so big. Where does everyone use theirs?

I bought a mini and use it on my rims, great product! I use the powermetal polish, seems to work good. Is this what everyone uses?

Droppedime08 · 08-31-2007, 02:34 PM

I have a mini one and i love it!!

MikeXtreme · 08-31-2007, 03:16 PM

I have the regular powerball, and it works great. I traded my Xtreme wheels for some nice polished aluminum Centerlines, and it cleaned them right up. The trick is to let the ball do the work. You don't have to push very hard at all. I may need to pick up the mini one, though. The regular one isn't small enough to work really well for rims.

AmDD · 09-26-2007, 11:54 PM

im on my second mini.... my first one lasted all last summer and most of this summer before it died. i love it, makes things so much easier. i do with it wasnt made of foam tho, some tougher material would be nice.

96blazer · 09-27-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AmDD

im on my second mini.... my first one lasted all last summer and most of this summer before it died. i love it, makes things so much easier. i do with it wasnt made of foam tho, some tougher material would be nice.

I use the custom ones they sell at the hot rod swapmeets.

Much better and much, much cheaper.

GiveMeBreak · 10-06-2007, 11:30 PM

the FLITZ ball is supposed to be stronger I heard.

I want to get a mini and a flitz

khaney01 · 10-30-2007, 03:26 PM

The big thing with the powerball is using enough polish. If you try to run it even remotely dry it tears the foam up quick and doesn't polish worth a squat.

Dr.pRymer · 10-30-2007, 08:51 PM

yea mine fell apart on my 203s

sLonoma22 · 10-31-2007, 05:30 PM

mine turned BLACK within 2 minutes, yeah my wheels were derty.... i found it easier to use the larger powerball. plus, it lasts longer

BLACKZQ8stepside · 10-31-2007, 10:09 PM

I have a powerball mini, I only use it on the back sides of my rims, since my wheels are Intros, they have the satiny, media blasted spokes, I'm kinda forced to polish the fronts by hand

Derek1387 · 11-09-2007, 12:30 PM

i got one and like it.. works well with my wheels

**BobOnAir** · 11-09-2007, 12:33 PM

Yes, the Flitz brand of polish balls work the same, and are felt material, so they don't fray and fly apart as easy.

I've used both Mother's and Flitz, either one is good, Flitz is a little cheaper, and if you look around, you can get the Flitz ones with a tube of polish.

Bdydrp02s10 · 12-10-2007, 12:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by BLACKZQ8stepside

I have a powerball mini, I only use it on the back sides of my rims, since my wheels are Intros, they have the satiny, media blasted spokes, I'm kinda forced to polish the fronts by hand

Well that sucks, atleast I don't have to do that to my Intros.

Tex Star Detail · 12-10-2007, 11:36 AM

Never had a problem with my PowerBall, mini or regular for that matter.

Here is a new one out

Wool, 3 inch and 5 inch. Made by lake country.
I have yet to try them, but all the reviews I have read are positive.

08-12-2007, 12:46 AM	#1
Stimpy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Columbia, IL User is: OffLine	Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I bought this tonight to polish my toolbox and it broke. It says right on the package great for diamond plate. Did okay for about half the box, then the shaft snaped. Thinking of returning it, it cost $20 for JUNK.
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08-12-2007, 12:52 AM	#2
travy Megabyte Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,969 Location: some where in Europe User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk what were you running it with?
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08-12-2007, 12:55 AM	#3
yell02sonoma Low & Yellow Age: 29 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,218 Location: Missouri User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Probably should've used the regular one instead of the mini.
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08-12-2007, 01:38 AM	#4
Stimpy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Columbia, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk what were you running it with? A 18v Maktia The mini should hold up alot better than half a toolbox.
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08-12-2007, 09:43 AM	#5
nivin69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30 Location: maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk maybe you just got unlucky eh? some shits faulty, ive never had a problem with mine, getting your money back or at least trying would be a wise idea. Last edited by nivin69 : 08-12-2007 at 09:44 AM. Reason: ...........
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08-12-2007, 03:50 PM	#6
Stimpy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 27 Location: Columbia, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I returned it to Wal-Mart for a full refund today. No questions asked.
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08-12-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
*orangesonoma* forum idiot Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 48,282 Location: Indian Trail, NC User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk it may have been faulty...but the mini is for small hard to reach places..not for the a whole tool box...should have gotten the larger unit...
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08-12-2007, 06:45 PM	#8
xxcov3rxx Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 331 Location: Lebanon, Il User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk i have a mini and it works great for the rims on my car and the wifes. but i would have gotten a bigger one for the top of a toolbox. i think you got a faulty one.
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08-13-2007, 03:46 AM	#9
TokoDragon ZR2 mini-truckin' Age: 21 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,120 Location: Idaho User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk do they work good on rims then? I'd like to get one since it's a real pain cleaning the rims on my moms venture, and some of the brake dust is really caked on.
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08-24-2007, 04:31 PM	#10
*Wicked Mayhem* Hood Ride Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,860 Location: :noitacoL User is: Online	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk i use the **** out of mine on my wheels.. the mini one and never had a problem.
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08-24-2007, 06:13 PM	#11
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,509 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk how long do they last? im considering
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08-24-2007, 06:42 PM	#12
slam What to put here? Age: 69 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Had one, crap, got a new one crap, 3rd one not bad.... True story....
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08-25-2007, 05:32 AM	#13
alex_hamilton2007 Late Nite Whip Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 512 Location: Huntingdon, Tennessee User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk i use the hell out of mine on the inside of my air intake...wheels...dash...hell everything and mines still goin strong...you must have gave it hell
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08-28-2007, 07:51 PM	#14
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 21 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,778 Location: NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk bought one, lost it, bought another one, found the first one so now i have 2 lol
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08-28-2007, 09:29 PM	#15
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,509 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk so you like it?
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08-28-2007, 09:32 PM	#16
EYEOPNR Needs a clutch... BAD! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,544 Location: Hamilton, Ontario User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk deffinitely considering buying one...
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08-28-2007, 09:36 PM	#17
tightextreme03 Derrick Age: 28 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 781 Location: Jax, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk ive got both and never had a problem with either one
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08-28-2007, 11:08 PM	#18
syclonekid43 import killer Age: 33 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,469 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk same thing happened to mine. broke in the same spot. i think the clip dont spin with shaft and it digs in to it and snaps it off
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08-28-2007, 11:51 PM	#19
dropped01sdime Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,442 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk hence its a mini u were proly trying to get it super shiney by pushin real hard thats the only way i would see that breaking
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08-31-2007, 12:37 PM	#20
muddpile Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 167 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I won a regular one at a carshow, but can't find a use for it as it's so big. Where does everyone use theirs? I bought a mini and use it on my rims, great product! I use the powermetal polish, seems to work good. Is this what everyone uses?
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08-31-2007, 02:34 PM	#21
Droppedime08 Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,369 Location: Chesaning, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I have a mini one and i love it!!
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08-31-2007, 03:16 PM	#22
MikeXtreme Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 92 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I have the regular powerball, and it works great. I traded my Xtreme wheels for some nice polished aluminum Centerlines, and it cleaned them right up. The trick is to let the ball do the work. You don't have to push very hard at all. I may need to pick up the mini one, though. The regular one isn't small enough to work really well for rims.
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09-26-2007, 11:54 PM	#23
AmDD baggin Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,575 Location: Frostburg, Western Maryland User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk im on my second mini.... my first one lasted all last summer and most of this summer before it died. i love it, makes things so much easier. i do with it wasnt made of foam tho, some tougher material would be nice.
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09-27-2007, 10:33 PM	#24
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,577 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Quote: Originally Posted by AmDD im on my second mini.... my first one lasted all last summer and most of this summer before it died. i love it, makes things so much easier. i do with it wasnt made of foam tho, some tougher material would be nice. I use the custom ones they sell at the hot rod swapmeets. Much better and much, much cheaper.
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10-06-2007, 11:30 PM	#25
GiveMeBreak 98' Cowl Induction Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 471 Location: North Smithfield RI User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk the FLITZ ball is supposed to be stronger I heard. I want to get a mini and a flitz
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10-30-2007, 03:26 PM	#26
khaney01 Registered User Age: 33 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 17 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk The big thing with the powerball is using enough polish. If you try to run it even remotely dry it tears the foam up quick and doesn't polish worth a squat.
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10-30-2007, 08:51 PM	#27
Dr.pRymer Proud Of My Zuki Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,482 Location: Latrobe PA User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk yea mine fell apart on my 203s
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10-31-2007, 05:30 PM	#28
sLonoma22 LOUD Age: 22 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 602 Location: 352 Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk mine turned BLACK within 2 minutes, yeah my wheels were derty.... i found it easier to use the larger powerball. plus, it lasts longer
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10-31-2007, 10:09 PM	#29
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 44 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,445 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk I have a powerball mini, I only use it on the back sides of my rims, since my wheels are Intros, they have the satiny, media blasted spokes, I'm kinda forced to polish the fronts by hand
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11-09-2007, 12:30 PM	#30
Derek1387 square body newbie Age: 23 Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,613 Location: N. KC, MO User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk i got one and like it.. works well with my wheels
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11-09-2007, 12:33 PM	#31
BobOnAir The other "body" man Age: 34 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,576 Location: Arnprior, Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Yes, the Flitz brand of polish balls work the same, and are felt material, so they don't fray and fly apart as easy. I've used both Mother's and Flitz, either one is good, Flitz is a little cheaper, and if you look around, you can get the Flitz ones with a tube of polish.
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12-10-2007, 12:39 AM	#32
Bdydrp02s10 Anybody got 20's? Age: 30 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,692 Location: Columbia S.C. User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Quote: Originally Posted by BLACKZQ8stepside I have a powerball mini, I only use it on the back sides of my rims, since my wheels are Intros, they have the satiny, media blasted spokes, I'm kinda forced to polish the fronts by hand Well that sucks, atleast I don't have to do that to my Intros.
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12-10-2007, 11:36 AM	#33
Tex Star Detail will detail for food Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 509 Location: Georgetown, Texas User is: OffLine	Re: Mothers Power Ball Mini Is Junk Never had a problem with my PowerBall, mini or regular for that matter. Here is a new one out Wool, 3 inch and 5 inch. Made by lake country. I have yet to try them, but all the reviews I have read are positive.
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