What sealant do you use?

[riemsesy]

Hairspray works, it just has to be reapplied every time.

you can't play in the rain, the blade will lose it's form :-D

 

[riemsesy]

matte floor lacquer - link to amazon
I use an equivalent product. Apply it thinly with a sponge. let dry, 20 minutes, sand it lightly and done.

 

[Jan_]

matte floor lacquer - link to amazon
I use an equivalent product. Apply it thinly with a sponge. let dry, 20 minutes, sand it lightly and done.

Are you insane? You put floor lacquer on your racket?

 

[riemsesy]

Yes, most of my friends call me that 😀
The truth is, floor lacquer is flexible. And you apply it so thinly it won’t affect the character of the blade.
🤡 trust me

 

[Lazer]

Are you insane? You put floor lacquer on your racket?

No problem at all, just keep it thin.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Topspinslinger]

I have a 10€ China thing/blade/plywood I'm willing to try it on.😂

I use it before i put rubbers on, let it dry. Make sure to get the hardest possible.
Very funny but yeah, hairspray go brrr

 

[riemsesy]

I use it before i put rubbers on, let it dry. Make sure to get the hardest possible.
Very funny but yeah, hairspray go brrr

I am bald.. I do not need hairspray 🤣

 

[Wakkibatty]

I use regular, water-based polyurethane for most of my blades, and oil-based if I want to add a touch more speed, or if it's got outer plys that are more prone to splintering.

In both cases I wipe it on a very thin coat with a rag, then wipe off any excess immediately afterwards. One coat is plenty, especially with most non-thinned oil-based polys I've tried -- two coats of that stuff and you blade gets as stiff as a surfboard. 😂😂

With the oil based poly you usually have to sand the blade lightly to get any grip with your rubber glue, especially if it's a thinner formulation. Water-based poly usually doesn't need as much sanding. I a light rub down with 240 - 400 grit is more than sufficient.