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SOULMAN1012

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GM Octane refurb
« on: September 28, 2016, 03:05:37 PM »
Here is a few pics of a refurb iv completed today. Not the best pics as only got an old iPad to take them at present

The bat is an octane Original I bought from the forum. The main damage was spike marks etc on the rear of the bat. Scuff sheet was coming away and just needed some TLC

Firstly removed the grading sticker, F2 sticker and octane edge stickers. Then cut the old scuff sheet away from the main GM stickers as they are put on over the top of the scuff.
One thing with GM bats being the first iv refurbed is the scuff is so tacky once removed I guess not designed to be removed easily
Bat then sanded using 120 then 240 grade sand paper on the blade, back and edges a couple of small cracks that I didn't know where there until scuff removed were glued and sanded as well
Bat then hand sanded with 400 and 600 grit sand paper to get final finish quality. Oiled using Salix bat wax and new GM control grip applied
Looking good and ready to go












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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2016, 03:14:25 PM »
Did you move from the lounge to the bedroom whilst taking these pics?  That's a bit of a worry!
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2016, 03:18:26 PM »
Nice job.
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2016, 03:40:01 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on September 28, 2016, 03:14:25 PM
Did you move from the lounge to the bedroom whilst taking these pics?  That's a bit of a worry!
Lounge to boudoir good skills
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2016, 04:00:25 PM »
Quote from: FattusCattus on September 28, 2016, 03:14:25 PM
Did you move from the lounge to the bedroom whilst taking these pics?  That's a bit of a worry!

Bat repair stuff is kept in spare room so oiled and then took pic upstairs before cuddling up with all my willow in bed, is that not the done thing at the end of the season  :o
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2016, 04:21:54 PM »
Man-Willow love.

The last taboo...

Moving on. Nice job, GM have come a long way with thier stickers. These look a bit plain!
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2016, 04:42:14 PM »
Quote from: GoodLeave on September 28, 2016, 04:21:54 PM
Man-Willow love.

The last taboo...

Moving on. Nice job, GM have come a long way with thier stickers. These look a bit plain!

Agree mate seeing 2017 offerings these do look a bit bland. Will go with the GM softs I'm planning on using next year shame they won't refurb with newer stickers and they charge £45 for a refurb so thought sod it I'll just do it myself. Shame the pics don't show how well I got it to finish, first time iv used 600 grit wet and dry to do final sanding
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2016, 06:53:29 AM »
Good job on the bats we now know who to give our bat projects to. I haven't used GM for a few years since the great Icon was first introduced. Still can't get used to how massive the gloves are!
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Re: GM Octane refurb
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2016, 07:13:47 AM »
Quote from: JTtaylor145 on September 29, 2016, 06:53:29 AM
Good job on the bats we now know who to give our bat projects to. I haven't used GM for a few years since the great Icon was first introduced. Still can't get used to how massive the gloves are!

Gloves are huge small men's or youth when ever I have used again softs.

Yep happy to do refurbs for people, gives me something to do in the longer winter months
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