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Old 05-21-2017, 03:18 PM
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Default Question about vintage gamers for you bat experts please

Is it cool to "oil" (or somehow treat?) a vintage bat? I recently picked one up, but it is really dry looking. It would be nice to make it shine again.
I know on my old gloves, I added some conditioner, and now they look great.
Just not sure if that is a good idea with bats.

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Old 05-21-2017, 03:41 PM
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I, personally, think it's fine. Some might disagree. I'm thinking you might try linseed oil in an inconspicuos spot and make sure it doesn't change the bat's color (by much).
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Any oil will darken a bat . If you're planning on keeping it , go ahead and oil it .
There are also waxes you can use to shine the finish as well .
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Thanks everyone!
It did darken it a bit, but the linseed oil made it come out very nice.
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It is probably wrong but I use rubbing alcohol to clean the bat first. Then I use Murphy's Oil Soap. I also trace the Logo, model and name with a black sharpie. Then use a Q-Tip with a water based gloss to seal in the marker. I do this between the cleaning and use of Murphy's oil soap. It has worked for me with very nice results.
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