Badger Canoe Paddle Maintenence
 
Oiling Your Paddle Clean paddle well (with fresh water) and dry completely. Gently sand roughened spots (if needed) with fine sand paper - 220 then 320 grit - taking extra care around the painted Badger logo. Use your bare hand or a lint-free cloth to rub oil all over the surface of the paddle. We usually recommend a good quality Tung Oil like Behr’s. Leave to sit for 10 minutes or so and then return to wipe off the excess oil with a lint-free cloth. Next, leave until dry (may take up to 48 hours or longer if the air is moist or humidity is high). Repeat steps 2 to 5 until you achieve the desired results. (usually 1 to 3 coats is satisfactory). Note: You may “wet sand” the paddle using the oil for a smoother finish or rub with superfine steel wool or sandpaper between coats of oil. Touch-up of worn spots can be treated with oil when they occur (preferably). Amount of maintenance required depends on amount of usage and storage means. To preserve the beauty and strength of your wooden paddle, we recommend you oil your Badger Paddle at the beginning and end of the paddling season at minimum. Click here for more information on how often you should oil your paddle. Some people prefer to buff the sheen off the paddle with some fine steel wool to help provide a better grip. Every so often, stand the paddle (tip down) in a container filled with a couple of inches of oil and allow the tip of the blade to soak for a few hours.http://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlhttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0shapeimage_4_link_1
 If you still have questions after reading the tips on this page then please visit our Blog for more info on maintenance and storage of your canoe paddles. If you would like your may also contact us for further details. Always work in a well ventilated area & Be sure you dispose of your rags and garbage safely!http://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlhttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlhttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlmailto:info@badgerpaddles.com?subject=Paddle%20Maintenancemailto:info@badgerpaddles.com?subject=Paddle%20Maintenancehttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlhttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlhttp://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2009/10/canoe-paddle-maintenance-tips-oil-or.htmlshapeimage_5_link_0shapeimage_5_link_1shapeimage_5_link_2shapeimage_5_link_3shapeimage_5_link_4shapeimage_5_link_5shapeimage_5_link_6shapeimage_5_link_7
Click here to see Poppa Badger’s 4 step Brush Cleaning Process for when varnishing.http://badger-canoe-paddles.blogspot.com/2011/01/caring-for-that-which-cares-for-your.html

BADGER PADDLE VARNISH TIPS:

  1. BulletClick here for our Varnish Maintenance Tips or WATCH OUR VIDEO.

  2. BulletBecause Badger Paddles are finished with our specially formulated Badger Wood Oil (which includes some varnish properties), our standard oiled paddles can be given a quick cleaning and a light sanding (as above).  But only when completely cured.The Varnish can then be brushed on right over-top.  No need to strip the Badger Oil off before varnishing nor is there a need to sand the paddle down to the bare wood if this is your first time varnishing your oiled Badger Paddle.

  3. BulletFor more tips, visit our Blog or if you have any questions, please email us:  info@badgerpaddles.com.