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WalkingWicket37

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Removing residue from a bat
« on: May 03, 2015, 09:46:17 AM »

Hi guys

I know it's been discussed before, but I'm curious following a conversation with a teammate the other day.

They said that they use WD40 to remove sticker and scuff sheet residue, as it was less liquids than white spirit - meaning it didn't soak into the wood and damage it.

I thought white spirit evaporated quickly enough this wasn't an issue, while the WD40 would soak in as it lingers for longer.

Anyone tried both to compare results? I think I'll stick to the tried and tested white spirit method personally but I'm interested to know what everyone else thinks.
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2015, 09:51:33 AM »

It's probably totally wrong thing to use, but I used some of the missus' nail polish remover when cleaning up an old bat last year. Also got slightly high off it!
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2015, 01:16:06 PM »

I always use DIY sticky stuff remover works a treat and does not harm the willow.
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2015, 03:54:18 PM »

Never had a problem with white spirit. Put on a rag/bit of kitchen towel and wipe.
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2015, 06:04:09 PM »

Never had a problem with white spirit. Put on a rag/bit of kitchen towel and wipe.

Same for me. Have used an old credit card to scrape off anything left over using a rag or kitchen towel
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2015, 06:17:22 PM »

So nobody has used WD40 then I take it??
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2015, 06:23:00 PM »

Used it once or twice. Made opening and closing the face a bit easier
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2015, 04:50:05 AM »

Small amount of Turps on a folded paper towel. Removes the glue and cleans cherries and much off the stickers.
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2015, 08:22:09 AM »

Used it once or twice. Made opening and closing the face a bit easier

lol - did it also make the trigger movement smoother  ;)
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Re: Removing residue from a bat
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2015, 08:31:14 AM »

I'm for white spirit, used it the other day and it works a treat. Used a rag rather than kitchen towel though as the paper fell apart and left bits everywhere.
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