Cleanup......

[cmh]

Hello, last weekend Dad gave me his Bear Kodiak recurve. Now I grew up shooting my little fella longbow as Dad shot the kodiak...... Once I was big enough I shot it for years. It needs cleaned up.... No serious scratches but just not as shiny as it use to be. What could I safely use to clean it up? Also need to replace the flat coin as well.... Any ideas where to get one?  I know maybe it's a bit extreme but the bow has more sentimental value than anything although the limbs look to be in great shape what would I look for to make sure it's safe to string up and shoot? Thanks  

[-snypershot317-]

what part of anderson do you live in?

[-snypershot317-]

and ive used rubbing alcohol before but i also sprayed satin finish afterwards...i would guess that something like murphys oil or other wood cleaner would work well

[cmh]

Columbus avenue.....

[Cyclic-Rivers]

There is a lot of information on the history and collecting Forum.

The coins, if yours is lost are replaceable.

The largest decision is to do it your self or to pay a little to have it looking like factory new again.

best of luck

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=14;t=006473

[-snypershot317-]

i went over to the collecting/history section and found the resto 101 and read through it...very helpful if planning a resto...its cool to see another trad member in anderson.

[cmh]

Thanks for the direction.....Snypershot the sentiment is shared  

[Stone Knife]

I just cleaned my old Grizzly with soap and a damp cloth after it dries I use Johnson's paste wax on it, that shines her up like a new penny.