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Title: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Flatshooter on April 24, 2020, 02:04:16 PM

Ok, I've put snake skins on a few bows in the past but never over high gloss limbs. Question: how much do I have to take down the finish to ensure good contact? Sandpaper or steel wool? Thanks!

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Wheels2 on April 25, 2020, 07:03:15 AM

Have you looked at the limbskins?

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Pat B on April 25, 2020, 08:12:47 AM

0000 Steel wool or very fine emery cloth should be enough so the glue will adhere.

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Overspined on April 25, 2020, 08:47:36 AM

I’ve always used like 100 or 120 grit paper and get down to the glass.  Then I glue the skins and rub finish into them a few coats. spray to “finish”

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Flatshooter on April 25, 2020, 10:03:13 AM

Thanks guys!

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: BAK on April 25, 2020, 11:50:23 AM

Curious, do you use Titebond for such skins?

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Flatshooter on April 25, 2020, 03:52:01 PM

yup! As a matter of fact, I just finished gluing the skins down. Going to wait a few days to complete the final trimming and then go to poly. I'm going to try the rub on minwax poly then finish off with the final coat spray.

Title: Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
Post by: Hingefracture on April 26, 2020, 06:20:24 PM

Would love to see the finished product if you could post some pics!