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Title: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: Huntswithbows on September 29, 2013, 09:43:00 AM
The limbs on my longbow are not as matte finished as they used to be.  How difficult would it be to re-finish the limbs?  Are there some short term solutions to reducing the glare?
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: Timmydatulip on September 29, 2013, 10:00:00 AM
I have read of people using polish without buffing it. I have never done it myself but I heard It reduces the glare because the flat surface is gone then after you get your game and are back to just target shooting buff the was up. Nice clean bow.
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: ISP 5353 on September 29, 2013, 10:12:00 AM
Paste wax and then do not buff it off.  Works pretty well.
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: Piratkey on September 29, 2013, 10:33:00 AM
Wool stell 0000.
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: JimB on September 29, 2013, 11:00:00 AM
You don't need to refinish.Get a rubbing compound like Brownell's Original Stock Rubbing compound and apply it with a rag or paper towel,just like you are waxing the bow.It is made for this specific purpose.It is extremely easy to use and  will give you a nice,even,satin finish.It doesn't remove any finish,just changes the sheeen that you have.It is what custom stock makers use for the purpose.
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-tools-supplies/stock-work-finishing/stock-rubbing-compounds/original-stock-r
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: Terry Lightle on September 29, 2013, 11:31:00 AM
Johnson paste wax with no buffing
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: tippit on September 29, 2013, 01:17:00 PM
I wax without buffing and then just light puffs of spray paint over wax.  Easy to remove with a hair dryer but really cuts the glare/shine...tippit

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/MorrisonSprayedFoamCoreLimbs001.jpg)
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: Fritz on September 29, 2013, 01:59:00 PM
Light coat of satin poly works well.
Title: Re: Reducing Bow Limb Glare
Post by: JEFF B on September 29, 2013, 03:03:00 PM
black board paint only way to go if ya want it  to last then when it starts to wear off just put more on works for me   :thumbsup: