Post by: JWheel on February 19, 2019, 11:19:44 PM
So I recently built my second bow and ran into an issue I thought I'd share. After sanding 'er smooth I read a lot about the different finishes that could be used and decided on VHT paint. Well, in my haste I bought the "flameproof" one instead of the wheel paint, which requires "curing" per the can. You can probably guess my dilemma as I waited a couple days to see if the paint would actually dry. It did not! So I started browsing forums for ideas on how to remove it. Sanding was the predominate method for refinishing but no one addressed stripper and possible damage that may happen. My options came down to wait out the paint, sand it off (gum up the paper with every stroke), or strip it off. My urge to shoot the bow over powered my patience, so I decided on Citristrip paint stripper (least probability for damage). Here are the results for anyone wondering if they've screwed up their bow with the wrong paint as I thought I did :thumbsup:
All painted up with pretty non-drying paint :banghead:
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Post by: JWheel on February 19, 2019, 11:21:52 PM
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handle stripped...so far so good
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Post by: JWheel on February 19, 2019, 11:27:00 PM
And the make over!
Special thanks to Kenny! :clapper:...I reached out to him personally 'cause I couldn't figure out how to post :biglaugh:
His knowledge/advice/encouragement was well received...Thanks Kenny! I wont give out your special recipe for finish, I promise...JK, It was a wheel paint...and it turned out great! Shot the bow tonight and couldn't be more tickled :jumper:
So the lesson learned: Citristrip will not damage or discolor your bow!
Post by: wayne rollinson on February 20, 2019, 05:47:38 AM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 20, 2019, 06:05:06 AM
Beautiful bow, I am glad it worked out for you.
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 20, 2019, 06:10:48 AM
I've used stripper on an old bow once and it worked well.
Kenny is ok, I guess..
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Post by: Bvas on February 20, 2019, 07:59:57 AM
And good job with the refinish :thumbsup:
Post by: kennym on February 20, 2019, 08:52:43 AM
Thanks Lonnie !
Thanks Roy ! :o
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 20, 2019, 09:18:23 AM
Thought he wuz getten a second job at night, working for tips:)
I'll not elaborate anymore..
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Post by: ztontonz on February 21, 2019, 06:58:14 AM
thanks for sharing
Post by: Callekanin on March 03, 2019, 03:12:32 AM
Is this the one you are referring to ? found a danish vendor :pray:
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