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Equipment => Bats => Topic started by: EaglesCC on October 03, 2013, 02:12:45 PM

Title: Bat Finish
Post by: EaglesCC on October 03, 2013, 02:12:45 PM

I'm sure this would have been discussed before but I seem to be having problems with the search function (no, the problem is that I don't know how to use it! lol)

I have a new bat from which I removed the stickers (just because I didn't like them). This meant having to give it a light sand to get rid of any sticky residue left behind but what I want to know is how would I get the finish back to how it was before? Do bat makers use any sort of light wax to give it that smooth finish/ feel/ look?

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: trypewriter on October 03, 2013, 05:34:16 PM

I think Salix do a bat wax.

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: Chad on October 03, 2013, 05:38:08 PM

Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm apparently does the trick! I know Wilkie uses it, and his bats look really nicely finished after he refurbs, and I think Jake from Vitas also recommends it. Haven't used it myself, but I'm sure it's better than Salix bat wax. That being said, bat wax does give a good finish too!

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: smilley792 on October 03, 2013, 05:42:27 PM

bees wax according to all the bat making vids on YouTube.

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: Vitas Cricket on October 03, 2013, 06:09:35 PM

I recommend Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm as Chad said. It is easily workable (consistency of butter) and after rubbing it in you can turn round immediately and buff it to a beautiful shine without having to wait like i believe you do with bat wax.

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: No.4 on October 03, 2013, 06:27:02 PM

Just googled it as I'm after some bat wax for my refurb. Is it the caretaker polish or have I found the wrong one?

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: Ryan on October 03, 2013, 06:33:51 PM

This gives a good finish and quite cheap. 

http://www.fiddes.co.uk/product.php?name=supremewaxpolish (http://www.fiddes.co.uk/product.php?name=supremewaxpolish)

You'd need the "light" version.

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: EaglesCC on October 03, 2013, 06:50:47 PM

Thanks guys. I will try which ever is available locally. Is it ok to apply stickers/ anti scuff over this or should this only be applied where no stickers are going to be (I.e. Apply stickers first)....?

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: Ryan on October 03, 2013, 06:59:40 PM

As long as it's been buffed and left to completely dry it doesn't matter. 

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: EaglesCC on October 03, 2013, 07:07:15 PM

Thanks Ryan.

Title: Re: Bat Finish
Post by: EaglesCC on October 03, 2013, 09:56:27 PM

Applied a sparing coat of LS wood balsam... How long do I need to wait before I am apply sticker/ anti scuff? Also noticed it contains linseed so assuming no need for oiling? Or is that a silly question? Haha