An Update
My OCD has got the better of me - So i removed the stickers and have asked Neoncricket for a set of replacement ones (which they have kindly agreed to send) So I am able to have the same finish underneath the stickers than all along the bat. Further proofing what a good company they are to deal with.
Bat Prior to first coat of Oil (and atfer sticker removal)
And after first Coat
Brought the grains out nicely - 2nd coat this evening leaving 24hours apart.
The Stickers should arrive at some point this week so will put them on after the oil has dried.