Andro Free Seal Blade Sealer

A quality table tennis blade can last through many rubber changes, but the wood surface needs proper care. Removing an old rubber sheet can sometimes lift small wood fibers from the blade, particularly when strong adhesive has been used or the blade has delicate outer veneers.

Andro Free Seal Blade Sealer is designed to help protect the wood surface and reduce the risk of damage when replacing rubber sheets.

Applied in a thin, even layer before gluing, Free Seal creates a protective finish that helps prevent wood fibers from pulling away during future rubber changes. This is particularly useful for players who regularly experiment with different rubbers or want to protect their investment in a quality blade.

Sealing can be especially valuable on blades with softer outer wood veneers, such as Limba, where care during rubber removal is important.

The key is proper application. A blade sealer should protect the wood without unnecessarily changing the blade's playing characteristics. Applying too much can affect the surface feel and how well the rubber adhesive bonds to the blade.

Whether you're assembling a new custom paddle or preparing a blade for its next set of rubbers, Andro Free Seal is a practical addition to your equipment maintenance supplies.

How to Use:

1. Make sure the blade surface is clean, dry, and free of old adhesive residue.
2. Apply a thin, even layer of Andro Free Seal to the wood surface, following the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Allow the sealer to dry completely before applying rubber adhesive.
4. Once dry, attach your rubber using a suitable water-based table tennis glue.
5. When replacing rubber in the future, remove the old sheet slowly and carefully to minimize stress on the wood surface.
6. Avoid applying multiple heavy coats unless specifically recommended by Andro.

Who Should Consider This Product?

Andro Free Seal is particularly useful for players who...

• Assemble their own custom table tennis paddles.
• Change rubber sheets regularly.
• Own premium wood or carbon blades.
• Want to reduce the risk of wood fibers lifting during rubber removal.
• Experiment with different rubber combinations.
• Want to maintain the condition of their blade over multiple rubber replacements.

Paddle Palace Equipment Advice:

We recommend considering a light application of blade sealer before assembling a new custom paddle, particularly if the blade has delicate outer veneers or you expect to change rubbers regularly.

The goal is protection, not building up a thick coating. Too much sealer can change the contact feel and make rubber adhesion less reliable.

For a setup such as the Andro Synteliac VCI Gauzy Edition with Chintac 52S or 57S, sealing the blade before gluing can help protect the wood during future rubber changes.

Remember that sealing reduces the risk of surface damage but does not eliminate it. Always remove rubber sheets slowly and follow the adhesive manufacturer's removal instructions.

Taking a little extra care during assembly can help keep a quality blade in good playing condition for years.