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Title: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: arachnid on December 30, 2017, 03:22:00 PM

Hi Guys.

Since I don`t live in the US, I can`t get finishes made for bows like Tunderbird and such, without paying a lot on shipping.
So, I want to ask- what other finishes can I use for glass bows?
Please mention the kind of finish and not just the brand name, since a lot of the brands you guys have- I can`t get here.
I prefere spray finishes since they are easier to apply then using a brush. Wipe on is also good....

Thanks
Dor

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: Crooked Stic on December 30, 2017, 04:50:00 PM

Spar urethane comes to mind.

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: Buemaker on December 30, 2017, 05:32:00 PM

A polyurethane or alkyde/polyurethane that is used for wood floors is working fine.

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: mikkekeswick on December 31, 2017, 03:25:00 AM

Find out what they use to paint car wheels  ;)

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: monterey on December 31, 2017, 02:59:00 PM

I put the car wheel stuff on one a couple months ago and it is quite satisfactory.

I wanted to do another but it's too cold where the wife will tolerate it.    :)  It is probably available in Israel.  The desire for shiny wheels is universal.

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: kennym on December 31, 2017, 03:04:00 PM

I use the auto  clear coat first, then matte wheel finish(same brand) to dull it down for hunting bows.

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: arachnid on January 02, 2018, 03:15:00 AM

How about water based lacquers? Or
Krylon clear spray lacquer?
Any good?

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: mikkekeswick on January 03, 2018, 03:30:00 AM

Water based lacquer - No
Krylon - umm not really. As I said just call a Custom car spray shop  ;)  you must be able to get VHT wheel lacquer.

Title: Re: Finishes for glass bows
Post by: arachnid on January 04, 2018, 08:11:00 AM

How about wipe on poly (or a homemade version of it- poly+thinner)?
I `m not very good with brushed finishes...   :(