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Title: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Reaper TN on June 23, 2010, 11:49:00 PM
Any one out there know of some threads about refinishing an old bow.  Thanks
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Warberg on June 23, 2010, 11:55:00 PM
Restoration 101 By The real Bowdoc, A must for your question, Do a search or look him up in the History/collecting forum. Book of knowledge. Good luck on refinish. post some pics during process if you can.  Warberg
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Reaper TN on June 24, 2010, 12:28:00 AM
How about a link, I'm not too good with searches here.
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: OkieJ on June 24, 2010, 12:42:00 AM
I think doptine has some info on his site. droptine59.com I think.
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Bjorn on June 24, 2010, 03:32:00 AM
I don't have a link; but go look in the 'collector' section.
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Jeremy on June 24, 2010, 07:18:00 AM
Bow Restoration 101 (http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=001670)  

Here you go.
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Lee Robinson . on June 24, 2010, 09:57:00 AM
Sand lightly to remove old finish. Go to Tru-value and get some acetone and some 2-ton devcon epoxy. Mix at a ratio of 5 parts acetone to 1 part of epoxy. Mix. (I use a mason jar that I can seal, as it will last a few days which will help as you put on several coats). Rub on with a lint free rag (old cotton t-shirt works well) in one quick stroke per area. Do not go back over areas you whipped until it is dried (about 2-4 hours). Feel for lint or bumps. Sand with 0000 steel wool if needed. Repeat for 5 coats. When finished, leave as is for a gloss look. Steel wool very lightly and then polish with car wax for a satin finish.
Title: Re: Any threads on refinishing an old bow?
Post by: Reaper TN on June 24, 2010, 11:23:00 AM
Thanks Jeremy

Thanks  Lee