The best way to Sealing/ Vanishing

[Topspinslinger]

Hello everyone! Every since my Stiga Infinity broke i have been sealing my blade with all diffirent kinds of sealing: Here are i.m.o. the best ones.

Material used:
Sanwei Fextra 7, Dhs h3n

Xiom i-sure: Under €10, Super easy to apply, Just go with the grain and all good. A bit expensive. Makes the blade significantly stiffer, 0% chance to splinter and only have to reaply once.
Butterfly

Tibhar clean coat: Under €15, Same way to aply, just go with the grain and all good. Slightly stiffer feeling, still has nice soft limba feeling. Wont splinter.

Hair spray extra hard: Yes you heard me, this is probably the best way to varnish your blade. By far the cheapest. Just spray it on and take a cloth and make a even layer, only 2 layers per side. After you remove the rubbers you should do one layer again. No change in feeling at all, slightly heavier but a lot less then any "professional sealer" This hairspray methode wont protect from water but wont splinter a blade. I'd stay away from anything that says "sticky" hairspray.

Hopefully this helps ask away if you want to know more

 

[Lazer]

I use ordinary wood varnish. Applied with a brush one layer thinly. Let dry 24 hrs then light sanding with an ordinary sandpaper….

Cheers
L-zr

 

[OldUser]

4 layers of glycerophtalic paint: it seals like hell and the blade properties completely vanish.

You're welcome.

 

[lodro]

Thin it down with water and apply a very thin coat using a damp lint-free cloth. A light sand with about 320 grit using a block completes the procedure and this method keeps the properties of the blade.

 

[lodro]

seals like hell and the blade properties completely vanish

Why is it desirable ? I mean one carefully researches and then purchases a blade for
its special properties.
Or are you just """"trying to be funny with me"""" 😁 if you are, remember :
"you need a licance for this minky" 😂

 

[turbozed]

I use wipe on poly. 2 very very thin coats. Hasn't changed the pitch frequency or weights of any of my blades so far. Also very easy to apply.

 

[OldUser]

Why is it desirable ? I mean one carefully researches and then purchases a blade for
its special properties.
Or are you just """"trying to be funny with me"""" 😁 if you are, remember :
"you need a licance for this minky" 😂

Maaaan I thought you'd be able to understand the pun here !!!! please don't be that 1st degree man you too hahaha

I was just joking about the thread title

The best way to Sealing/ Vanishing​

If only it had been VaRnishing...

 

[Haito]

Technique taught me by my coach

1. Very softly and gently remove existing factory lacquer
2. Apply TT varnish
3. Sand smooth but not to wood layer.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

Technique taught me by my coach

1. Very softly and gently remove existing factory lacquer
2. Apply TT varnish
3. Sand smooth but not to wood layer.

Number 3 is so important.
But i would add, not to be total smooth. Need to allow some holes for glue to get into.

 

[BaRanchik]

I'm using Joola's sealant. VOC-free, from a well known brand, and for a decent price of 13$ on Amazon.
For each side, I apply a thin first coat, followed by wiping off the excess with a paper towel, wait 24 hours, clean the blade properly with my hand, and repeat once more.
I cant' tell any difference to the weight and feel of the blade, and it doesn't even require sanding anything afterwards.
No chips or splintering so far.

 

[Haito]

Number 3 is so important.
But i would add, not to be total smooth. Need to allow some holes for glue to get into.

Yeah, Glue does not stick to mirror finish I just meant to remove bumps left by sealant.

 

[lodro]

Maaaan I thought you'd be able to understand the pun here !!!! please don't be that 1st degree man you too hahaha

I was just joking about the thread title

The best way to Sealing/ Vanishing​

If only it had been VaRnishing...

I kinda wondered if you were just taking the micky but it really pays to add the laughing smile to make sure, like this: 😂
Did you get my hint about the Pink Panther scene ?

 

[UpSideDownCarl]

I kinda wondered if you were just taking the micky but it really pays to add the laughing smile to make sure, like this: 😂
Did you get my hint about the Pink Panther scene ?

You need a license for that minky!