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Bat Wax
« on: July 08, 2017, 07:52:52 PM »

Hi,

I am doing a refurb on an old Robert Pack Blueroom (thread from when I purchased the thing - http://custombats.co.uk/cbforum/index.php?topic=36191.0).

I removed the scuff sheet and then got carried away and removed the stickers....unsuccessfully as most didn't come off cleanly, so its now a "blank bat" - not a bother.

After sanding its looking great but I want to get some bat wax to apply. I see Salix and Aldred do wax - is there much difference or should i just go for the one that's cheapest.

Thanks
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Re: Bat Wax
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2017, 10:55:53 PM »

Newbery and Fantail both do bat wax too . As long as its got bees wax and linseed oil id personally be fine with it .
Or you could reach out to Rob , tell him your dilemma . Perhaps if you sent the bat to him he'd resticker it and give it a coat of 'special brew' ?
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Re: Bat Wax
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2017, 11:01:27 PM »

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Re: Bat Wax
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2017, 11:28:51 PM »

Newbery and Fantail both do bat wax too . As long as its got bees wax and linseed oil id personally be fine with it .
Or you could reach out to Rob , tell him your dilemma . Perhaps if you sent the bat to him he'd resticker it and give it a coat of 'special brew' ?

ok thanks - I'll stick to doing it myself as I have to say I'm enjoying it and I'm not bothered about the stickers.

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Re: Bat Wax
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2017, 11:31:24 PM »

just dyi, sarg has all the info you need https://www.facebook.com/notes/marcs-information-on-cricket-bats-repairs-and-preparation/diy-bat-wax/1483074408663361

Cheers for the link - my dad keeps bees so this could be a runner....if I can wait till I next see him next.

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Re: Bat Wax
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2017, 03:38:31 AM »

Cheers for the link - my dad keeps bees so this could be a runner....if I can wait till I next see him next.

Perfect. Make sure to melt that wax first and let it set. All the bits of dead bees etc will sink to the bottom. Its  pretty dirty.
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