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Title: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 05, 2009, 11:17:00 AM

How is this done?  I am not set up to spray.  But was wondering how everyone gets the black matte finish on the glass limbs.   I was thinking of using some sort of finish and then sprinkle real fine sand (1200) and then putting a few more coats on then 0000 steel wool for final finish.  Thanks

Shawn

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Pat B on July 05, 2009, 11:49:00 AM

Shawn, a quick spray of satin poly will cut the shine and give a nice matte finish. I use satin spray poly in a can to reduce the shine I get with a Tru-Oil finish. It should work well over your black glass back too.

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: kennym on July 05, 2009, 01:34:00 PM

I think some guys reduce pressure on their spray rigs to spatter it. I tried it with poly by barely pushing the button,but really didn't help much,I think the poly flattens too much after spraying?

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 05, 2009, 04:32:00 PM

Thanks guys

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Apex Predator on July 05, 2009, 05:12:00 PM

Try holding what ever sprayer you use at a further distance from the bow.  It will start to dry before it touches and leave a matte finish.

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: kennym on July 05, 2009, 06:36:00 PM

Marty,is that how to do the frosted look?

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: PV on July 07, 2009, 05:36:00 PM

As Marty said keep whatever nozzle you're using further away and the material will matte finish. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/Shortbldtr/IMG_0602.jpg)

I've been using Tbird high gloss and nocking the shine down with rattle can spar urethane.

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 07, 2009, 09:26:00 PM

Thanks Paul thats the exact finish I have been trying to figure out.  I saw that masterpiece the other day and that lacewood is just stunning.  

Shawn

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Apex Predator on July 08, 2009, 10:47:00 AM

Yep, that's how I do it Kenny.  Here are some close-ups.

 (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Website%20Photos/FullerplastMatteFinish-2.jpg)

 (http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Website%20Photos/FullerplastMatteFinish.jpg)

Title: Re: Matte finish on black glass???
Post by: Dmaxshawn on July 08, 2009, 02:23:00 PM

Thanks Marty and those just as good as usual