Ceramic Surface

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MWbenelli1996
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Ceramic Surface

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I recently bought my first ceramic surface pot call, it seems like I have trouble getting the striker to grip/get friction during a calling sequence. Any tips?
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Re: Ceramic Surface

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Green scrubby back and forth don't over condition... Make sure striker tip clean
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I have a Houndstooth ceramic that really sings! I agree with Icedturkeys but one other thing I do is rub the conditioned area with box call chalk.
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I’ve found the carbon strikers can be a real treat to get traction with on ceramic. For weather, I’ve been using plexi glass strikers. Under normal conditions a new favorite has been chestnut.
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I have a Hank’s ceramic pot call and it came with a piece of 40 grit sand paper. Have to go easy. Once you condition it it tends to last a good while. Lightly touch up your striker with scotch bright.
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Never had or tried a ceramic but, thought about making one.
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I clean coated aluminum and ceramic with alcohol prep pads . Like used for getting a shot at dr office .
Dry wall sanding sponges work well as striker cleaners . If I'm hunting and don't have a day walk sponge I use my pocket knife to scrape the striker .
Both surfaces are hard and cause the striker surface to get slick very quickly.
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I use a conditioning stone on my Halloran ceramic call, maroon scotch brute pad on the striker.
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Yep, gotta keep that stiker super clean. Something about ceramic builds up pretty quickly on the stiker. Condition with sandpaper and scotch brite the striker end often
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