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Offline mterrill

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wing recurve paint removal
« on: March 10, 2008, 03:21:00 PM »
i have recently been given an old wing recurve from the 60s or 70s it shoots great but it has been spray painted brown, i guess for hunting but the paint has rubbed off on the handle from being shot and the wood on the bow is really pretty i was just wondering how difficult it would be to take the paint off and restore it to original or if it is worth it, it is RH 45# at 28" and the only distinguishable marks is the metal wing emblem screwed on the the side with a wing going into the the "W" and and arrow dotting the "i" any help would be appreciated.
                        Matt

Offline mterrill

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Re: wing recurve paint removal
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2008, 04:01:00 PM »
after doing some research i think the bow is a amf wing slimline red wing pro recurve the limbs are black under the paint and the riser is a few different types of wood if anyone has any knowledge of this bow anything you know about it would great to know. thanks

Offline wadde

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Re: wing recurve paint removal
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2008, 07:02:00 PM »
Acetone or fingernail polish remover will remove the paint in most cases. It would be worth the effort. Cleaned up you have a desireable bow.

Offline mterrill

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Re: wing recurve paint removal
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2008, 10:05:00 PM »
thanks for the help

Offline mterrill

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Re: wing recurve paint removal
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2008, 10:12:00 PM »
just went and got some of my wifes nail polish remover works like a charm thanks for the tip
 matt

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