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Title: dyeing quiver hoods?
Post by: Pettit877 on June 08, 2012, 01:05:00 PM
Ive got a buck skin colored quiver hood, i was hoping to darken it up to match my bow a little better.  Does anyone have any suggestions on doing so?

Eric
Title: Re: dyeing quiver hoods?
Post by: macbow on June 08, 2012, 01:54:00 PM
First would be to remove any finish or sealer. Might use fine sandpaper.
A good dye like fiebings leather dye can then be put on and when dry some type of sealer added.
Title: Re: dyeing quiver hoods?
Post by: Steve Clandinin on June 09, 2012, 02:36:00 AM
I've done this many times.you don't mention what the hoods made of.if its rawhide you can use laquer thinner to remove the old finish like mac said.then fiebings,then I put a couple coats of minwax wipe on poly to seal.
Title: Re: dyeing quiver hoods?
Post by: Eric Sprick on June 09, 2012, 12:39:00 PM
I had a Mini-Boa that I wanted a little darker. I just rubbed a little vegetable oil into it.  Darkened up quite a bit and stayed that way as long as I had it. Pretty easy and worked well.

Eric