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Title: What Finish
Post by: CCWhitetail on May 04, 2009, 11:52:00 AM
I have an old Bear "Polar" that I am going
to set up for Bowfishing that I want to revive
up a bit.  What finish do you guys use on them?
I am a cabinet maker, but I would like a little
Trad Bow insight.

Thanks.
Title: Re: What Finish
Post by: kurtbel5 on May 04, 2009, 07:01:00 PM
Go to history collecting and check out the restoration 101 thread by Bow Doc.
The best advice is there
   Kurt
Title: Re: What Finish
Post by: Orion on May 04, 2009, 10:57:00 PM
Helmsman spar varnish or Deft in spray cans works well.  Each comes in satin, semi-gloss and gloss and available at most hardware, building supply stores.
Title: Re: What Finish
Post by: CCWhitetail on May 05, 2009, 09:03:00 AM
Thanks, I was thinking about deft.
Title: Re: What Finish
Post by: d. ward on May 05, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
the best finish for bows is actually for gun stocks and is called Birchwood & Casey tru oil gun stock finish.If its good for a gun stock it would have to be good for a bow.Spray can or brush on.bd
Title: Re: What Finish
Post by: Tom Leemans on May 05, 2009, 10:40:00 AM
If you're gonna spray some poly or something from a can though, lay down some glossy finish under the satin, because the glossy will be more durable. That said, Tru Oil is great stuff!
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