Topic: Bit of a numpty full refurb question (Read 2020 times)

iand123 · « **on:** October 26, 2015, 09:00:54 AM »

I've been refurbing bats for a while but never done one in full where I've removed all of the stickers, sanded and then replaced the stickers. I'm planning on putting on some bat wax and just thought whether I should apply the stickers and do it or do the wax, let it dry/buff it off all over then apply the stickers?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:13:38 AM »

if you apply the wax before the stickers you may need to give the bat a light sanding to ensure the surface is keyed enough to take the stickers as they wont go on too well to the waxy surface otherwise, If using some 1200 grit or finer this will give a smooth finish the stickers should still stick too.

iand123 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:46:43 AM »

Thanks Tom. I've sanded the bat all over using 80, 120, 240, 320 and finally 400. I guess the alternative is to put the stickers on and wax/buff around them?

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:49:03 AM »

Yeah thats the other option if you've got it back to white wood without the stickers on and are moving onto the finishing part now.

I use the apply the stickers and then the wax/oil method as the last thing you want is finding the stickers falling off as usually they arent easy to come by again!

iand123 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2015, 09:50:10 AM »

Good point, found some genuine Salix stickers on eBay all the way from Australia which cost me �30, don't really want to waste them!

Ayrtek Cricket · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2015, 10:07:46 AM »

Yeah thats always my concern, wasting a good set of stickers is never an enjoyable experience

iand123 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2015, 10:25:26 AM »

Sounds like you speak from experience there Tom!

WalkingWicket37 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2015, 11:31:06 AM »

From the spelling in the threat title I knew what we were dealing with, everyone knows it's numpty, not numptie!

In answer to the actual question, i'd say apply the stickers then wax it. Nothing worse than a nice looking set of stickers refusing to stay on the bat

iand123 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2015, 12:15:04 PM »

Quote from: WalkingWicket37 on October 26, 2015, 11:31:06 AM

From the spelling in the threat title I knew what we were dealing with, everyone knows it's numpty, not numptie!

In answer to the actual question, i'd say apply the stickers then wax it. Nothing worse than a nice looking set of stickers refusing to stay on the bat

Corrected the title

Thanks for the advice.

wayward_hayward · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2015, 12:29:07 PM »

I would wax around the stickers as long as they are not clear. Salix stickers will look good.

iand123 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2015, 12:44:35 PM »

They aren't clear so will do that. They are Salix stickers going on a Salix bat btw in case anyone was wondering

Seniorplayer · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2015, 02:48:10 PM »

Stickers followed by wax.

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