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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: Andypara on March 07, 2013, 02:20:02 PM
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who uses wax(Salix bat wax) and who oils (raw linseed)
just wondering what people find best for there bats as looking at the options for when my new Laver arrives
all comments taken on board
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I use beeswax that I've melted and poured linseed oil into. Let it dry, and it produces a really nice finish once buffed!
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I use beeswax that I've melted and poured linseed oil into. Let it dry, and it produces a really nice finish once buffed!
so basically salix bat wax then
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I guess so, but then I've never used salix bat wax. I thought that was just solid linseed oil?
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I guess so, but then I've never used salix bat wax. I thought that was just solid linseed oil?
i thought it was a mix of beeswax and linseed oil. the beeswax add some solidity to the oil to turn it into a wax. could be wrong though.
ive used oil and wax. wax is good but i find i need to use plenty. oil is my prefered method.
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I use Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm after doing refurbs, gives a really nice finish. Buttery consistency is really easy to work with, and you can buff/polish it immediately after applying, which saves me some time.
I still use oil for knocking in purposes.
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I use Salix bat wax.
A decent amount on your fingers and it's like layering-up your boots!
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I use Salix bat wax.
A decent amount on your fingers and it's like layering-up your boots!
Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss! ;)
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Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss! ;)
set fire to it, leave for a couple of seconds, drop the lid on, proceed to layer-up!
Of course Household Div wooden tops would tell me I'm wrong!!!!
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Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss! ;)
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wouldn't touch parade gloss too waxy normal kiwi polish is the dogs
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we used neets foot oil on our Brit boots (back in the day)
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There is a floor cleaner that I can't remember the name of for the life of me that makes boots look like glass :)
Of course once you start moving it shatters pretty quick so ideally you have a base layer and not dirty boots!! That's a giveaway :)
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There is a floor cleaner that I can't remember the name of for the life of me that makes boots look like glass :)
Of course once you start moving it shatters pretty quick so ideally you have a base layer and not dirty boots!! That's a giveaway :)
klear is the floor cleaner turn blue when wet and yes it does crack
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set fire to it, leave for a couple of seconds, drop the lid on, proceed to layer-up!
Of course Household Div wooden tops would tell me I'm wrong!!!!
Remember being made to polish my dad's boots whenever he had a parade or some high ranking officer come to visit his unit. Used to hate it! But was useful when I joined cadets!
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We like Salix Bat Wax - this much: http://www.alloutcricket.com/player/gear/gear-this-week-bat-care-salix-bat-wax (http://www.alloutcricket.com/player/gear/gear-this-week-bat-care-salix-bat-wax)
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this is an interesting question as I think it depends a little on what you are trying to do.
if it is season a new bat or the first time I would be tempted to do a coat of oil then a coat of wax. especially if it was a dry Asian bat.
otherwise if it just for a clean up the wax is great. I suppose it depends on how much sanding you have done too.
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The dog wax from bulldog is brillient
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Dean at vulcan was selling some a while back. Haven't used it myself but heard its good.
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I use Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm after doing refurbs, gives a really nice finish. Buttery consistency is really easy to work with, and you can buff/polish it immediately after applying, which saves me some time.
I still use oil for knocking in purposes.
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In addition to linseed oil and beeswax, the wood balsam has some natural pine turpentine that gently cleans the willow surface. Good during a refurb.
For about 3 quid, it is great value too.
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so does everyone oil then knock in? only ask as friend bought a msr bat started knocking in then showed me and it's started to lift the wood fibers ever so slightly. I suggested oiling first but its been so long I can't remember knocking in a bat. How do people wax a bat? I've never tried it but would like to have a go.