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Title: Pronghorn Longbow wood care
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 15, 2011, 12:37:00 PM
I was reading on Herb's website and it says " An occasional application of paste wax guards against moisture invasion, ensuring that the bow's finish continues to act as a seal."
I would like to know what do all of you use?
Blake
Title: Re: Pronghorn Longbow wood care
Post by: JRY309 on May 15, 2011, 12:43:00 PM
I use a Birchwood Casey gunstock wax to wipe on my bows,it's not a paste wax but does a great job.Probably any good furniture paste wax will do the same.I would use a paste wax if my bow had some scratches in the finish to protect the wood.
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Post by: Roadkill on May 15, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
Johnson paste has worked for me. Just do it before season so the odor fades
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Post by: DannyBows on May 15, 2011, 05:46:00 PM
I also use the Johnson Paste Wax.
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Post by: Shedrock on May 15, 2011, 07:25:00 PM
I just use what my wife and I use on our Toyota trucks, Meguiar's wax.   :thumbsup:  Only the best for the best!   :)
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Post by: cobullelk on May 15, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Minwax Paste Finishing Wax
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Post by: frankwright on May 15, 2011, 11:50:00 PM
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Post by: Shifting Shadow on May 16, 2011, 07:02:00 AM
In the past I have used a paste wax for cultured marble tops.
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Post by: Hermon on May 16, 2011, 07:25:00 AM
Does using these waxes change how shiney or reflective the bow finish is?  In other words, if the bow had a matte finish and then you use the wax, is it still matte?  Or does the wax make it shiny?  I suppose a light coat would not change it much, just wondering.
Title: Re: Pronghorn Longbow wood care
Post by: on May 16, 2011, 08:39:00 AM
I use "Butcher's Wax" which is made for furniture. The odor fades quickly, there os no high gloss and it does a good job of protecting the bow.
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Post by: Paul WA on May 16, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
I have an old can of Tree wax, works great...PR
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 16, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
Thanks everyone for you input. Blake
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Post by: Roadkill on May 16, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
If the wax makes the limbs shiny, just wax the sides over the lams. I concentrate there and the string nicks.  Especially the lower limb as I rest on it often
Title: Re: Pronghorn Longbow wood care
Post by: Roadkill on May 16, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
If the wax makes the limbs shiny, just wax the sides over the lams. I concentrate there and the string nicks.  Especially the lower limb as I rest on it often
Title: Re: Pronghorn Longbow wood care
Post by: longarrow on May 17, 2011, 12:20:00 PM
Most any good paste wax works great. And yes, it does help protect your bow!