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Title: Bow Finish question
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on October 23, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
I was wondering if most of the Gang like a flat finish ,satin ,or a gloss. I have always liked a Satin finish but I am leaning toward a flat finish. What do you guys and gals think? I'll post a couple pictures of flat finish on bows I just did. Thanks Chad
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on October 23, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/buckvalley/envy005.jpg
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on October 23, 2013, 10:12:00 PM
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/buckvalley/JUDGE001_zpsaef86252.jpg
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Lost Creek Bows on October 23, 2013, 10:15:00 PM
The Satin is still nice but I'm really liking the flat
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Whip on October 23, 2013, 10:19:00 PM
Generally I prefer a flat finish, but on some of the older bows I have refinished for myself I have gone with a satin.  Satin is a little dressier I still feel I can take it in the woods if I want to.
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: nineworlds9 on October 23, 2013, 10:19:00 PM
Satin all the way.
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: huntmaster70 on October 24, 2013, 09:59:00 AM
Isn't satin finish & flat finish just about the same? For me gloss finish isn't for hunting & thats what my bows are mostly used for.
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: ChetterB on October 24, 2013, 10:19:00 AM
For hunting I prefer durable and dull. For straight out looks only I prefer. Gloss finish. For hunting keeping the reflection down and keeping the bow protected is the most important about a bows finish.
As a bowyer a lot of times the pretty bow sells. While the dull bow would be a better overall choice for the true hunter.
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Hud on October 25, 2013, 01:11:00 AM
You can dull the finish with past wax if needed.
Satin, or gloss. Like both.
Title: Re: Bow Finish question
Post by: Gil on October 25, 2013, 07:04:00 AM
Flat for me