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Title: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: CricketEnthusiast on March 20, 2019, 10:22:53 AM

Please Help!
I sanded and oiled my bat, and let it dry for 7 days. I try put a fibreglass sheet on my bat and the edges simply won’t stick!
Can someone please help me and tell me what to do?
Also if there is no way no actually get the stickyness back, is there a glue I can apply to actually make it stick?
All help appreciated.
Thanks

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: edge on March 20, 2019, 10:32:06 AM

Hairdyer the sheet a bit, usually does the trick. Failing that, superglue!

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: CricketEnthusiast on March 20, 2019, 10:38:11 AM

Quote from: edge on March 20, 2019, 10:32:06 AM

Hairdyer the sheet a bit, usually does the trick. Failing that, superglue!

Thanks for the quick reply! Definitely will try! Any another suggestions guys?

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: brokenbat on March 20, 2019, 10:58:45 AM

I usually give it a very light sand (fine sandpaper) - face as well as edges prior to applying scuff. This is the best solution imo (if you apply extra glue, the oil will dissolve it over time).

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: SOULMAN1012 on March 20, 2019, 03:18:53 PM

Quote from: brokenbat on March 20, 2019, 10:58:45 AM

I usually give it a very light sand (fine sandpaper) - face as well as edges prior to applying scuff. This is the best solution imo (if you apply extra glue, the oil will dissolve it over time).

Agree, if you don’t sand down you could leave for 7 weeks and would have the same issues. 240 grit all over the blade and edges and will be done.

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: Cricket_PTY on March 20, 2019, 04:07:29 PM

I had same problem in some of my bats... just sand the face and edges with the finest sand paper u have... that will help a lot...

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: Mattsky on March 20, 2019, 08:29:45 PM

 :o I wouldn't superglue the face sheet. It'll be hell to get off when it needs replacing, and you'll probably cause unnecessary damage to the fibres.

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: Kulli on March 20, 2019, 09:47:34 PM

Is a bit of fibreglass tape the best fix if it’s only the edges not sticking?

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: Psi on March 21, 2019, 11:19:13 AM

Had the same problem. It is fixed fine usually by applying fibreglass edge tape to hold it down at the edges. Occasionally a bit of glue as well, but try to avoid. Now I always buy the type of scuff sheet that comes with edge tape already attached. ND make very cheap and effective ones.

Title: Re: Applying fibretec after oiling. HELP!
Post by: CricketEnthusiast on March 22, 2019, 07:43:38 AM

Thanks all,
I lifted the sheet a bit, sanded it, blew the dust off and heated the sheet. Worked like a charm and stuck perfectly.