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Equipment => Other Gear => Topic started by: FattusCattus on February 14, 2010, 06:34:45 PM

Title: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: FattusCattus on February 14, 2010, 06:34:45 PM: What's the skinny with this product?

Is it any good, and is it any better, or easier to apply than ordinary bat oil?
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: harry kovert on February 14, 2010, 06:36:42 PM: from my limited experience it's easier to apply, reducing the chance drastically of over oiling the bat....plus if you want your bat to appear all shiny it buffs up nicely.
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Watsontotty on February 14, 2010, 07:04:09 PM: Works pretty well although I'm not sure its worth paying extra for against standard oil, i got mine in a sale so i was happy although I'm not sure id buy more.
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: gramw on February 14, 2010, 08:04:11 PM: Got a tub of it here and im not that keen really. it does dry faster and its probably a little easier to apply but whats wrong with buying a couple of litres of good old oil at a fraction of the price. much better imo
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: GJ on February 14, 2010, 08:09:51 PM: Ive got some, its not all its lived up to be!
Gives quite a good finish but pretty pricey for just linseed oil in a different state...
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Talisman on February 15, 2010, 08:18:04 AM: I like it, simple and cleaner than oil to use, price very steep but they do need make money.
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Hamps10 on February 15, 2010, 09:27:42 AM: Quote from: Talisman on February 15, 2010, 08:18:04 AM
I like it, simple and cleaner than oil to use, price very steep but they do need make money.
Whats better for restickering a brand new bat then ? Oil or wax ? Price no issue just want my bat to look the dogs b****x
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2010, 09:30:16 AM: with out wanting to stir the pot, but if price is no issue, why don't you buy the bat with the stickers on that you want...?
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Hamps10 on February 15, 2010, 09:42:21 AM: Quote from: Buzz on February 15, 2010, 09:30:16 AM
with out wanting to stir the pot, but if price is no issue, why don't you buy the bat with the stickers on that you want...?
Because i dont think you can buy a bat for £5 ?
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Talisman on February 15, 2010, 10:01:37 AM: If you want to apply stickers after either oil or Bat wax they will not stick well.
Title: Re: Salix Bat Wax
Post by: Buzz on February 15, 2010, 10:11:35 AM: Hamps10 - you're right for £5 it would be worse than a plank... I missunderstood your "price is no issue" comment..