Waterbase poly???

3Feathers · July 13, 2012, 04:28:00 PM

Anybody use waterbase poly for there woodies?If so how many coats do you put on?How do the hold up to wet weather?

Huntingnut · July 13, 2012, 05:14:00 PM

I've used it. I don't like it nearly as much as Tru-oil. It takes several coats to get a decent finish, and the first time my arrows got wet it seemed like I lost some of the finish. I still use it on my practice arrows simply because it doesn't stink up the work shop, but for hunting I'd recommend something else. Just my .02.

Mike Vines · July 13, 2012, 05:29:00 PM

That is all I use. Parks wood floor finish in gloss. I use it full strength and dip it a total of 3 times.

Restless Spirit · July 13, 2012, 08:48:00 PM

I have used polyurethane from Sherwin Williams for the last few years. I do three coats and I always do my cap dipping after to make sure my feathers stay on.

Craig · July 13, 2012, 08:57:00 PM

I use Zip Guard waterbase poly for over 20 years. Only 2 coats Found some old arrows in the back woods and they are fine except for the rusted points and no feathers. I also can glue with fletch tite for feathers and duco for nocks.

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Tree Killer · July 14, 2012, 09:22:00 AM

I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

Mike Vines · July 14, 2012, 10:24:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

Mighty fine looking arrows.

Tree Killer · July 14, 2012, 11:46:00 AM

Thanks Mike, appreciate it!

July 14, 2012, 03:51:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

DANDY!!

MonRiver · July 14, 2012, 04:38:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

Beautiful arrows.

Do you use the Min-Wax Polycrylic full strength, or do you dilute it?

lpcjon2 · July 14, 2012, 09:12:00 PM

The key to any finish is to give each coat plenty of dry time so it cures. And the finish will hold up better.

Tree Killer · July 16, 2012, 01:30:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by MonRiver:

Do you use the Min-Wax Polycrylic full strength, or do you dilute it? [/QB]

I use it full strength. In the colder winter months I actually bring my dip tube in the living room where it's the warmest so it runs and drips freely. Otherwise it tends to dry to quickly and builds up a little too thick for my liking.

monterey · July 16, 2012, 02:55:00 PM

The water base wipe on is a great sealer so even if you don't use it for the top finish, you can always put Tru Oil over it.

Tru Oil is not that all fired water resistant!

The Whittler · July 16, 2012, 09:18:00 PM

3 or 4 coats and never had a problem.

Rob DiStefano · July 16, 2012, 09:32:00 PM

tried more than a few water based polyu's and lacquers, just never liked the way any of 'em went on and cured. i'll stick with either min-wax wipe on resin polyu or tru-oil. ymmv.

cedar · July 17, 2012, 09:17:00 AM

I use Sherwin-Williams clear gloss water base poly. I mix 1:1 with water to dilute it. Dip 4 coats with several hours dry time between coats and sand lightly between 2nd and 3rd coats. Not the fastest method, but I like the results.

Shakes.602 · July 17, 2012, 04:15:00 PM

Been dipping Woodies in Min-Wax Water Based Poly for Years.

Trick is to let it CURE well between coats. Just thin it down a bit. I agree with the Light Steel Wool Rub between dips, and just dip those Puppies until YOU are happy with the Finish!!
Never had a Problem with Rain or "Inclement" Weather affecting the finish. Doesnt hurt to put a Light Coat of Johnsons Floor wax or Turtle Wax near the Business end if they start getting a little Foam Burn! Of course, that goes for Aluminums too.