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Title: Bow Finish Question
Post by: Buckhammer on February 04, 2008, 11:30:00 PM
I recently acquired this bow and it had some small nicks in it. There were 4-5 spots the size of a pencil eraser where the matte finish had "flaked" off to reveal a gloss coat underneath. I started scratching at one spot and the matte just kept coming off.
  :eek:   NOW I'm committed. I started sanding but is there an easier way to get this non-adhering matte finish off?
Thanks for any help. Mark
(http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg118/marxuser/My%20Bows/DSC02022.jpg)
Title: Re: Bow Finish Question
Post by: ethan on February 05, 2008, 06:13:00 AM
Buck, if I had to guess I'd say it was probably sprayed with fullerplast.  I've done a few bows with the stuff that didn't eventually start flaking.  But I''ve done  a few that did that exact same thing after a year or so.  Unfortunately, sanding is the only way I know of.
Title: Re: Bow Finish Question
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 05, 2008, 07:22:00 AM
Actually you can use a good, straight sided cabinet scraper to speed the process. You'll need to refresh the edge frequently, but it works.
Title: Re: Bow Finish Question
Post by: Buckhammer on February 05, 2008, 07:58:00 AM
Thanks - I was afraid thats what I'd hear. Oh well - The wife's honey-do list will wait a few more days - right?   :knothead: