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[JimmyT85]

Hey everyone,

Is it okay to apply a coat of oil onto the cricket bat, letting it dry for 24+ hours, then applying an anti-scuff sheet onto it? Or would this damage the bat in any way, and make the anti-scuff not stick?

I've saw a video where the bat maker applies the anti-scuff sheet to the bat, and then only oils the back of the bat.

Which method is better?

Cheers

[tommy2tink]

I'm not an expert so advice from others might will be better. The oil will prevent the anti-scuff sheet from sticking well or at all. I think the oil is just to prevent the bat from drying out but the anti-scuff sheet will do that too. Therefore the oil is unnecessary for the face with the sheet.

Simplified, the second method is better as the first won't really work.

[Howzat]

The first wont work... I have been too impatient sometimes and tried to stick a sheet onto an oiled bat the next day. End result sheet wont stick and has reduced stickyness next time I try.

[JimmyT85]

Second method it is.

Cheers

[velvetsky01]

surely the 1st method will work - if you leave it for a couple of days?

[stubbzy]

there is no need to oil the face if your putting a cover on it:S

[Liam-SCCC]

i oil the face and then leave for 3+ days and then apply an anti scuff, always works

[scuudz]

Yes, I agree with Liam. 

Gary (from Redback) oiled the bat for me and then applied an anti-scuff sheet to the face last season.  Before I use it this season, he just advised me to oil the back lightly. 

I wouldnt use an un-oiled bat with or without an anti-scuff sheet.  Just my preference.

[stubbzy]

i dont oil any part that is covered, either by stickers or scuff sheets

[peplow]

Guys sorry to drag up an old old topic but thought it was better than creating a new one! After receiving a new bat and a hammer edge off mike which i want to apply i need to decide whether to oil the bat, leave it and then apply or just apply! Looking for a definitive yes or no from any of the major bat people or knowledable people on here

cheers

[turnitayard]

just put it on with out any oil,then when face is on oil all over,if you put oil on you'll have to wait weeks for it to dry properly

[Talisman]

For the face it is Anti Scuff OR Oil, not both.

[Colesy]

I applied an anti-scuff to my ex-Ayrtek as soon as I got it, but having not oiled it, it became dry and brittle and snapped. :/

[petehosk]

I personally always knock a bat in. Then oil it twice (leaving 24 hours in between coats), and knock it in for a final hour after the final oiling. Then I leave the bat for a couple of weeks before applying the scuff sheet and any edging, etc to ensure the oil is fully absorbed!
That's probably total and utter overkill?

[SillyShilly]

you should awlays oil then knock in - the fibres can better enmesh this way.