November Pickups

[Runscott]

If it is just little spots, you can flick them off with an x-acto knife (or carpet cutter). You can also rub just the spot, lightly, with the blade, and it will take off a little dust at a time. The next step after that would be to clean it and then seal it. If you think it looks unattractive as-is, and it's value isn't high (I don't know), then you can certainly restore it somewhat, very easily.

[John V]

Jon,
I had my eye on that bat also. Can you tell if it is cracked?
The paint splatters should come off if you rub them with denatured alchohol.

[Jcfowler6]

Originally Posted by John V

Jon,

I had my eye on that bat also. Can you tell if it is cracked?

The paint splatters should come off if you rub them with denatured alchohol.

It is not cracked. I'm gonna try the denatured alcohol and the exacto knife idea from earlier.


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[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Jcfowler6

It is not cracked. I'm gonna try the denatured alcohol and the exacto knife idea from earlier.


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Alcohol is always a good first choice, but if that doesn't work, paint thinner should. The alcohol will dry out the wood even more, and may leave spots (as might the thinner). Once I have gone that far with a piece of wood, I usually take the next steps (each is optional):

1. clean the entire bat (other than wrapped part) with alcohol
2. glue separated parts (checks, etc) with wood glue, clamp with plastic ties.
3. light sanding
4. clean with liberal use of alcohol
5. seal with wood sealer or Danish oil - choose color carefully, practice on something before applying

[Jcfowler6]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Alcohol is always a good first choice, but if that doesn't work, paint thinner should. The alcohol will dry out the wood even more, and may leave spots (as might the thinner). Once I have gone that far with a piece of wood, I usually take the next steps (each is optional):

1. clean the entire bat (other than wrapped part) with alcohol
   
2. glue separated parts (checks, etc) with wood glue, clamp with plastic ties.
   
3. light sanding
   
4. clean with liberal use of alcohol
   
5. seal with wood sealer or Danish oil - choose color carefully, practice on something before applying
   

Thanks for the tips. Like I said this is a first for me so this will be a great help.

Jon


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