[header] How to pine tar a bat [title] Wipe away debris from the bat. [step] Any turf or dirt already on your bat will likely get stuck in the pine tar. This can negatively impact the stickiness of the tar and appearance of the bat, so it's best to wipe away any visible dirtiness with a clean, dry rag. 
[substeps] If your bat has difficult to remove buildup or scuff marks, wet your cleaning rag with a little bit of rubbing alcohol. [title] Uncap the pine tar and rub it on the bat's handle.