How to Waterproof a Bat

Baseball is the national pastime of America. Baseball bats are made from many materials. The most popular bats are made of wood and aluminum. Waterproofing bats extends the life of the bats and protects them from water and moisture. Lightweight waterproofing solutions are recommended to waterproof bats. Bat speed is important to hitting a baseball and using the lightest waterproofing solution will maintain bat speed.

Things You'll Need

  • Sandpaper
  • Pot
  • Linseed oil
  • Brush
  • Masking tape
  • Waterproof silicone sealant
  • Paint tray
  • Blow dryer
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Instructions

  1. Wooden bats

    • 1

      Sand the complete surface of the wooden bat in a circular motion. Exposed wood absorbs the linseed oil more efficiently.

    • 2

      Boil five ounces of linseed oil in a pot for one minute. Cool the solution for ten minutes.

    • 3

      Apply a thin layer of linseed oil with a brush.

    • 4

      Dry the bat overnight.

    Aluminum bats

    • 5

      Cover the rubber grip of the aluminum bat using masking tape.

    • 6

      Pour five ounces of waterproof silicone sealant into a paint tray.

    • 7

      Brush a thin layer of waterproof solution onto the bat using a brush. Do not apply the waterproof sealant to the rubber grip.

    • 8

      Dry the bat using a blow dryer for fifteen minutes.