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Title: Snake skins?
Post by: MikeS on August 12, 2010, 04:38:00 PM
I think I read here that you should spread super glue over your snake skin after you have it glued to the limb.  What is the purpose of that?
And, is there a special super glue you are supposed to use?  How do you spread that without it sticking to everything?  Thanks for the info.
Mike
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: A.S. on August 12, 2010, 05:15:00 PM
Mike, I have heard people recommend super glue, and others say not to use it. I am currently doing a set for a friend. I am applying Tru-oil over the skins then I will apply some spray on Matte finish to cut down the shine. It works great!
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: razorsharptokill on August 12, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
I used super glue on some skins and I had a couple spots cloud up where the limb bent a little more in one spot than the rest of the limb. I'm going to try tru-oil this time I think.
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: MikeS on August 12, 2010, 06:29:00 PM
Thanks for the info guys.  A.S., I got some diamond backs from Mike Yancy like you suggested.  So far so good!  If these turn out, I am going to get another set for my other limbs.
Thanks again.
Mike
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: A.S. on August 12, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
Good deal Mike. I'm just finishing up the set that I'm doing for my bud (2Hats on here).

I will be skinning my ACS limbs soon. I'd really like to find a set of canebrakes for it.
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: Craig on August 12, 2010, 07:42:00 PM
A.S. I have been doing snake skins for years and also use Tru Oil and spray Deft in Satin finish.
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: JRY309 on August 12, 2010, 08:53:00 PM
I just used Min-wax Spar urethene on my snake skins,worked great for me.
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: razorsharptokill on August 12, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Ok, My first skin that I put on yesterday has a spot that I can't get the scales to lift off. Any ideas?
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: razorsharptokill on August 15, 2010, 02:45:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: loyd on August 15, 2010, 06:25:00 PM
i use a knife with a sharp point and just pull them up one at a time, make sure it is dry and they should come up real easy. loyd
Title: Re: Snake skins?
Post by: razorsharptokill on August 18, 2010, 08:18:00 PM
Here is the skin I got from a friend. The other is way darker. Does anyone have one they'd sell this shade?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v42/keyman/CIMG1713.jpg)