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Applying a scuff sheet
« on: March 10, 2011, 05:05:24 PM »
Got a hammer edge ready to put on my new SS, but i'm unsure as to the best way to apply it without getting air bubbles etc. any tips?
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 05:16:49 PM »
Hard to describe but here goes:

Line it up without touching the blade (or no more than very lightly so it doesn't stick), then run a finger down from top to bottom right at the center of the sheet so that sticks down, from there you can do one side at a time pushing it out the way a section at a time so as to awoid air bubbles.

If that makes no sense I'll see if I can find a video of someone doing it.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 05:22:29 PM »
ahh thats what i've done, it's slightly uneven, but there arent ant bubbles so i'm happy with it being my first attempt :)
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 05:25:16 PM »
I think it was one of the screaming cat videos on youtube that showed it being done that way.


It's the sort of thing that you get better at the more you do.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 05:26:31 PM »
I had the same question with my SS as I had never done it before. Go to YouTube and look up 'cricket bat maintenance', there is a video from Julian Millicom on how to do it. You can pull it up if bubbles appear, but make sure it doesn't fold on itself, as you will be in all sorts of trouble then. I would link it in but I'm on my phone.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 05:27:20 PM »
Nice
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 05:27:55 PM »
Ah, i guessed it would be, thanks for the tips anywho
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 05:30:16 PM »
Same principle as putting up wallpaper....
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2011, 05:33:04 PM »
I line mine up at the bottom of the blade, make sure that both edges are covered evenly then pull the backing cover towards the handle at an angle making sure it is tense so the scuff sheet is applied evenly without any air bubbles.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2011, 05:34:28 PM »
I find that by applying it when stood in a complete vaccuum I don't have problems with bubbles.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2011, 05:35:11 PM »
Julian Milicom???
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2011, 05:52:00 PM »
Lol my bad, auto correct even gets you on a HTC.
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2011, 05:57:06 PM »
Quote from: jonpinson on March 10, 2011, 05:34:28 PM
I find that by applying it when stood in a complete vaccuum I don't have problems with bubbles.

how do you manage to be stood in a complete vaccum ? sounds impressive ;)
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #13 on: March 10, 2011, 06:14:34 PM »
Just out of curiosity, what bat did you get?
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Re: Applying a scuff sheet
« Reply #14 on: March 10, 2011, 06:58:50 PM »
An SS Stunner off asad
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