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Title: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: Interseptor on November 16, 2011, 06:19:00 AM
Okay, I have tried to find verathane to spray the skins that I am glueing to my bow but I can't find any.  Is there anything else out there that I can buy in a spray can that will work?
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 16, 2011, 06:59:00 AM
Any spray poly will work. Helmsman is good outdoor stuff. Tru Oil is the best in my book, but its rubbed on.
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: briarjumper12 on November 16, 2011, 09:09:00 AM
i used tru-oil on the one I just completed and it worked great.
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: Pat B on November 16, 2011, 09:35:00 AM
I always use Tru-Oil. If I want to reduce the shine I'll do a quick spray of satin poly over the Tru-Oil.
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: Interseptor on November 16, 2011, 12:22:00 PM
How much do you put on?
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: Stiks-n-Strings on November 16, 2011, 01:26:00 PM
I seen spray on tru oil somewhere but can't remember for sure. Might check Raptor archery. He's a sponsor here.
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on November 16, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
I put no less than 6-8 coats of Tru Oil over skins. I dont want a stitch of moisture getting under it and lifting them.
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: dmikeyj on November 16, 2011, 02:15:00 PM
Spray tru-oil can be found at woodcraft, they also have the regular tru-oil.

Mike
Title: Re: Need some help with snake skins
Post by: Pat B on November 16, 2011, 02:47:00 PM
In use 5 to 6 coats of Tru-Oil too. I like to apply it with my finger one thin layer at a time with a good buffing with OOOOsteel wool between coats.