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Equipment => Bats => Bat Care => Topic started by: OwzatOllie on August 20, 2014, 05:35:28 PM

Title: Bat wax use
Post by: OwzatOllie on August 20, 2014, 05:35:28 PM

Hello all, just a quick one....

I have some Salix bat wax, and I've followed the instructions as per the tin, but I can never get a decent shine from it?

Does anyone have any experience using this stuff and how to use it to get a good finish?

Thanks

Ollie

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: Seniorplayer on August 20, 2014, 07:25:34 PM

 Apply wax allow  it to dry and lightly buff it in a circular motion with a soft  clean cloth till you get a shine.

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: mp07 on August 20, 2014, 07:42:23 PM

How is this better than applying linseed oil?  You get a decent shine from linseed oil too...

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: Seniorplayer on August 20, 2014, 07:53:06 PM

Quote from: mp07 on August 20, 2014, 07:42:23 PM

How is this better than applying linseed oil?  You get a decent shine from linseed oil too...

You are right both will do the job but linseed can make bat fibres softer.

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: cricketrob on August 20, 2014, 08:23:11 PM

I also find wax a lot easier to get an even coat.

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: Silver Bullet on August 20, 2014, 11:58:06 PM

Linseed would also darken your bat.

Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: tim2000s on August 21, 2014, 12:44:51 PM

Quote from: Seniorplayer on August 20, 2014, 07:53:06 PM

You are right both will do the job but linseed can make bat fibres softer.

Err. Batoil is majoritarily linseed and has the same effect.

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Title: Re: Bat wax use
Post by: Bambooman on August 25, 2014, 04:46:24 PM

The quality of the shine depends largely on the surface you are applying it to. You need to make sure the blade is very smooth. To do this you need to sand it with at least 220(P220) grid and maybe up to 400(P600) for really deep shine. Apply the wax as stated.  Good luck!