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Title: Refinishing a Ben pearson Cougar
Post by: jambaloney on April 14, 2009, 04:40:00 PM

I got a Ben Pearson cougar on e-bay and it shoots great. It is my first bow and I will likely develop an attatchment to it ;-)

I would like to refinish it... what is the best way to bring back some luster to the fiberglass and to the wood? Do i need 2 different finishes?

I have experience re-finishing wood furniture, I would like to know what applies specifically to bows.

Thank you VERY much in advance!!!

Title: Re: Refinishing a Ben pearson Cougar
Post by: Novaln1975 on April 14, 2009, 04:48:00 PM

Hello James and welcome

Do a search and you will find many threads on bow refinishing. The best one IMO is Restoration 101 on 1959 Kodiaks. Here is the link.  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=001670

The most important thing in refinishing a bow is to not forget to take pics and to post them here. Apart than that, everything else are just details.   :D

-Simon

Title: Re: Refinishing a Ben pearson Cougar
Post by: kurtbel5 on April 14, 2009, 11:31:00 PM

Hey James
Simon has it right, Restoration 101 thread is the best source for info.
I'd agree about the pics, but I am not the best at following that part.
       Kurt
I just put tips on a cougar that came out really good, those old BP's look good dressed up.

Title: Re: Refinishing a Ben pearson Cougar
Post by: jambaloney on April 16, 2009, 02:45:00 PM

Thanks very much for pointing me the right direction - that is one heluva thread!!!  :-)

I promise to take pics and post them for sure, if i have any further questions, I'll ask.

Thanks again - this is a great website, happy to be a member!!

Cheers!!
James