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Title: wing recurve paint removal
Post by: mterrill on March 10, 2008, 03:21:00 PM

i have recently been given an old wing recurve from the 60s or 70s it shoots great but it has been spray painted brown, i guess for hunting but the paint has rubbed off on the handle from being shot and the wood on the bow is really pretty i was just wondering how difficult it would be to take the paint off and restore it to original or if it is worth it, it is RH 45# at 28" and the only distinguishable marks is the metal wing emblem screwed on the the side with a wing going into the the "W" and and arrow dotting the "i" any help would be appreciated.
                        Matt

Title: Re: wing recurve paint removal
Post by: mterrill on March 10, 2008, 04:01:00 PM

after doing some research i think the bow is a amf wing slimline red wing pro recurve the limbs are black under the paint and the riser is a few different types of wood if anyone has any knowledge of this bow anything you know about it would great to know. thanks

Title: Re: wing recurve paint removal
Post by: wadde on March 10, 2008, 07:02:00 PM

Acetone or fingernail polish remover will remove the paint in most cases. It would be worth the effort. Cleaned up you have a desireable bow.

Title: Re: wing recurve paint removal
Post by: mterrill on March 10, 2008, 10:05:00 PM

thanks for the help

Title: Re: wing recurve paint removal
Post by: mterrill on March 10, 2008, 10:12:00 PM

just went and got some of my wifes nail polish remover works like a charm thanks for the tip
 matt