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[adb club cricketer]

Folks,

Need your insights here..

I find one common issue after oiling a bat or after sanding and oiling. When I try to apply scuff sheet, it just doesnt stick or last even a week due to the oil even if I apply after the oil has dried. Wondering how folks here go about applying a scuff sheet (that sticks) after oiling.

Thanks in advance,

[jd163]

Give it more time like 3 days after the last coat.

[adb club cricketer]

Give it more time like 3 days after the last coat.

Its been 3 months since I last oiled, still it doesnt stick.. Maybe it is due to the sanding that the surface doesnt stick well.

[jd163]

Are u using good quality sheets? I never had this problem with UK made sheets.

[i12breakfree]

Its been 3 months since I last oiled, still it doesnt stick.. Maybe it is due to the sanding that the surface doesnt stick well.

usually 2-3 days will dry the surface
juts cleanup the face with cloth to remove any oil and then try applying

if all that fails get a new face sheet or even better get a new bat

[Umi]

What type of scuff sheets you prefer, the GN extra tec is pretty good

[Seniorplayer]

If the scuff sheets are  good quality  and won't stick properly  ive found once the oil is completely dry giving the bat an extremely light  rub with an high numbered grit paper works well  wipe the blade clean though before applying the face sheet.

[WalkingWicket37]

What grade of paper do you finish with?
As crazy as this sounds the blade may be too smooth for the sheet to stick to it.

[tom line]

I sand up to 400 minimum sometimes beyond and don't think I've ever had an issue with it sticking the face, a lot comes down to the type of scuff sheet as others have said, the vitas stuff is excellent and hardly needs a day before the sheet will stick after oiling

[Gurujames]

Also depends on the amount of oil you put on in the first place. I also use the scuff sheet from Vitas and can vouch for its quality.

[bostoncricketer]

Try wiping with a tack cloth

[adb club cricketer]

Thanks for the responses all.

I have been using a rather cheap 2 in wide edge tape to put three strips vertically on face of bat to act as scuff sheet. It works fine for non oiled faces, but for oiled faces, wont stick even if i allow it to dry for ever. Maybe got to do with the glue quality of particular edge tape I am using. Will try another face sheet or GN Extratec to see if it fits. Also will see if wiping with some cloth to dry further will help..

[adb club cricketer]

If the scuff sheets are  good quality  and won't stick properly  ive found once the oil is completely dry giving the bat an extremely light  rub with an high numbered grit paper works well  wipe the blade clean though before applying the face sheet.

Need to try this little sanding after the oiling to see if it helps..I am sure the very slight oil feel on the face of the bat is causing the glue to not stick, which should be gone by further sanding..I could do with not using a scuff sheet at all but with the amount of moist balls around, feel afraid to use a bat without a scuff sheet..

[Seniorplayer]

Need to try this little sanding after the oiling to see if it helps..I am sure the very slight oil feel on the face of the bat is causing the glue to not stick, which should be gone by further sanding..I could do with not using a scuff sheet at all but with the amount of moist balls around, feel afraid to use a bat without a scuff sheet..

Yes slightly rough the blade it should help form a bond.

[Cover_Drive]

Doesn't scuff sheet and oil, both do same job (prevent dryness by creating a layer)?