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Title: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Mad Max on March 20, 2020, 03:42:56 PM

Is anybody still using VHT clear wheel paint for there bows?

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2020, 03:48:15 PM

I'm still using the Duplicolor from Oreillys for the few I build each year...

I think somebody reported the cans read zackly the same..

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: monterey on March 20, 2020, 04:50:54 PM

Yeah, I've used both with the same results.   I don't have a place to spray in cold weather so wipe on poly becomes the go to.

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Bvas on March 20, 2020, 08:55:51 PM

I quit using it and went to TBitd.

Don’t get me wrong.....VHT is a great rattle can finish. To me, the finish is actually too hard. I don’t baby my bows. They get banged around. The VHT just seemed to chip out badly when banged or dinged.

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2020, 08:58:57 PM

Maybe there is a difference, I've hunted with a bow with it on there for 3 years and it hasn't chipped?

Mine is the Perfect Match duplicolor  automotive clearcoat from oreillys… with 2 coats of matte wheel finish of same brand

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Mad Max on March 20, 2020, 09:03:34 PM

Bvas
what is it on, fiber glass bow or wood bow?

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Bvas on March 20, 2020, 09:16:56 PM

Glass bow. All coats with VHT flat.

I tried the VHT gloss but had problems with it not curing right and not laying flat.

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Flem on March 20, 2020, 09:24:25 PM

If you like rattle can finishes, check out SprayMax. They have a bunch of products, including two component finishes.
https://www.spraymax.com/en/products/

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Mad Max on March 20, 2020, 10:09:36 PM

Quote from: Bvas on March 20, 2020, 09:16:56 PM

Glass bow. All coats with VHT flat.

I tried the VHT gloss but had problems with it not curing right and not laying flat.

The first time I used it I was really impressed on how slick it laid out, almost looked like nothing was there. I saw some reviews where I guess the cans were old stock and did not work very well.

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: Walt Francis on March 20, 2020, 11:00:41 PM

I have used the VHT in satin with good results.  Auto Zone only had it in Gloss last summer and it didn’t hold up very well, it chipped and scratched real easy.  I used the Perfect Match duplicolor in a matte finish on the bow I donated to the PBS at our banquet last week, not sure how it will hold up.  I know the winning bidder, if the finish doesn’t hold up I told him I’d refinish it but he’d have to deliver it in person.

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: buddyb on March 20, 2020, 11:41:35 PM

How would VHT work over a bow that has epoxy filler on it?

Title: Re: VHT wheel paint
Post by: ztontonz on March 21, 2020, 01:04:02 AM

Quote from: Flem on March 20, 2020, 09:24:25 PM

If you like rattle can finishes, check out SprayMax. They have a bunch of products, including two component finishes.
https://www.spraymax.com/en/products/

Used the 2 part poly and really like it. Super durable. Doesn’t turn yellowish or chip like other poly I tried