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[Andypara]

who uses wax(Salix bat wax) and who oils (raw linseed)

just wondering what people find best for there bats as looking at the options for when my new Laver arrives

all comments taken on board

[ajmw89]

I use beeswax that I've melted and poured linseed oil into.  Let it dry, and it produces a really nice finish once buffed!

[Red Ink Cricket]

I use beeswax that I've melted and poured linseed oil into.  Let it dry, and it produces a really nice finish once buffed!

so basically salix bat wax then

[ajmw89]

I guess so, but then I've never used salix bat wax.  I thought that was just solid linseed oil?

[Red Ink Cricket]

I guess so, but then I've never used salix bat wax.  I thought that was just solid linseed oil?

i thought it was a mix of beeswax and linseed oil. the beeswax add some solidity to the oil to turn it into a wax. could be wrong though.

ive used oil and wax. wax is good but i find i need to use plenty. oil is my prefered method.

[Vitas Cricket]

I use Lord Sheraton Wood Balsalm after doing refurbs, gives a really nice finish. Buttery consistency is really easy to work with, and you can buff/polish it immediately after applying, which saves me some time.

I still use oil for knocking in purposes.

[fasteddie]

I use Salix bat wax.

A decent amount on your fingers and it's like layering-up your boots!

[ajmw89]

I use Salix bat wax.

A decent amount on your fingers and it's like layering-up your boots!

Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss!

[fasteddie]

Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss!

set fire to it, leave for a couple of seconds, drop the lid on, proceed to layer-up!

Of course Household Div wooden tops would tell me I'm wrong!!!!

[Andypara]

Nothing beats a bit of Kiwi Parade Gloss!
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wouldn't touch parade gloss too waxy normal kiwi polish is the dogs

[fasteddie]

we used neets foot oil on our Brit boots (back in the day)

[ProCricketer1982]

There is a floor cleaner that I can't remember the name of for the life of me that makes boots look like glass


Of course once you start moving it shatters pretty quick so ideally you have a base layer and not dirty boots!! That's a giveaway

[Andypara]

There is a floor cleaner that I can't remember the name of for the life of me that makes boots look like glass


Of course once you start moving it shatters pretty quick so ideally you have a base layer and not dirty boots!! That's a giveaway

klear is the floor cleaner turn blue when wet and yes it does crack

[ajmw89]

set fire to it, leave for a couple of seconds, drop the lid on, proceed to layer-up!

Of course Household Div wooden tops would tell me I'm wrong!!!!

Remember being made to polish my dad's boots whenever he had a parade or some high ranking officer come to visit his unit.  Used to hate it!  But was useful when I joined cadets!

[AllOutCricket]

We like Salix Bat Wax - this much: http://www.alloutcricket.com/player/gear/gear-this-week-bat-care-salix-bat-wax