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[FattusCattus]

Just taken off a scuff-sheet, and was going to put another one on. Is there any need to sand down the face rior to the application of the new scuff - and if so, which grade should I use?

Many thanks.

[mattw]

I would recommend a light sanding for two main reasons,

- To get a smooth surface so that the new scuff sheet sticks to the most amount of surface area, as there could be some rough parts that have lifted with the removal of the old scuff sheet.
- To give the bat a new surface, as there could be dead wood depending on how old the bat is - this will prolong the life of the bat.

I would get some fine/extra fine sand paper, something like 300+ will do a decent enough job for you as you're putting a scuff sheet on it. I would also recommend lightly sanding across the grain to stop any possible splits lifting.

[FattusCattus]

Hi Matt, would the initial sanding need to be with the grain?

[WalkingWicket37]

Brucie - as a sufferer of scuff sheet OCD, I have a routine each time I remove one!

Scuff sheet off, use some white spirit to get the excess adhesive off.

Use a fine grade of sand paper accross the grain wherever there's any willow lifting. This will prevent it lifting any further in the next step.

Use the same fine grade of paper with the grain.

Give it a light coat of oil - leave 24 hours.

One final sanding with the fine grade of paper, with the grain, wipe the sawdust off with a soft rag then apply the scuff sheet

[Seniorplayer]

Bruce as the object of sanding is to  clean face  remove  loose fibres marks scratches etc always Sand with the bat grains as sanding across the face  tears the bat fibres.
Also as you progress use finer and finer grits to obtain the smooth finish you desire as each finer grade of sandpaper will  remove the marks of the previous grit.

[wayward_hayward]

It probably depends how anal you want your finish (insert Fattus joke here). If the bat is in good nick, I would probably go 180, 240, 600 (smoother than a criminal) and then give it a buff for a nice shine.