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Title: Water based poly on limbs
Post by: Benoli on July 21, 2007, 09:38:00 AM

I recently refinished a recurve and, although I tried not to, splashed the the limbs with the water based poly I as using for the wood portion of the riser. So to make it look better I went ahead and coated the entire limbs. Does anyone know if I should expect the finish on the limbs to peel or crack later? I've got another bow to refinish and am wondering if I should concern myself with keeping the poly off of the limbs. Thanks

Title: Re: Water based poly on limbs
Post by: bbassi on July 21, 2007, 10:22:00 AM

What type of poly? If it's the Helmsman Spar urathane you should'nt have a problem with it. I've done many bows with Helmsman and never had a problem over the last 4 years. I use it in the liquid (brush on) form over snake skins and the spray form over everything else.

Title: Re: Water based poly on limbs
Post by: Benoli on July 21, 2007, 12:49:00 PM

Min Wax semi-gloss. I brush it on.

Title: Re: Water based poly on limbs
Post by: Fletcher on July 21, 2007, 12:57:00 PM

The water base polys (Minwax Polycrylic) are pretty good finishes and will hold up well.  Biggest issue for longevity will be your surface prep.