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Title: Finish Question
Post by: A811 on November 26, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Will Camo tape, limb skinz, etc. affect the finish on bows if you decide to take it off? Will it leave a sticky residue or discolor the finish? Getting a new bow soon and was thinkin bout camoin it just for turkey season.

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Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: lpcjon2 on November 26, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
If you are concerned get the limb socks instead.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: A811 on November 26, 2010, 09:18:00 PM
Was thinkin bout that..but liked the camo tape better..seem like the sock would slide down, but I may find a way to tie it up or something
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: cedar on November 27, 2010, 10:40:00 AM
I used camo tape on a shotgun barrel once for turkey hunting.  Had a heck of a time getting it off after it had been wet.  Never will I do that again.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: Dave Worden on November 27, 2010, 11:55:00 AM
Get limb skins, not limb socks.  They stay up well.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: Bjorn on November 27, 2010, 12:03:00 PM
Limbskins come off clean and easy; I have done it.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: Whip on November 27, 2010, 08:01:00 PM
Check out the Limbstations sold by Onestringer.  Those should remove with no problems.  But I would stay away from camo tapes.  Some of them bond to the finish that they can become almost impossible to remove.  There might be some that would work fine, but I don't know how to tell the difference.
The Limbskin socks that slip on work great and grip tight - no slipping down the limb.  The one downside I have found with them is if they get wet it takes some time to dry them out and I really don't like moisture on my limbs any longer than necessary.  So I have taken to unstringing my bow and taking the Limbskins off whenever they get wet.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: suffolk_mopar on November 27, 2010, 08:38:00 PM
camo tape works well. i like the apg hardwoods. sticks good, peels right off with no residue if you change your mind.
Title: Re: Finish Question
Post by: A811 on November 27, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Dont know yet..but limbskinz sound pretty good! Im gettin a new bow soon and just want them for a little protection whenever I go hunting