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Offline D. Devall

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Refinnishing a glass bow
« on: November 15, 2009, 08:39:00 PM »
Hi guys. My favorite bow, my old Pearson, took a good bit of abuse this summer while bowfishing. the finish is scratched, bubbled, and peeling in several places. how do i refinish without damageing the fiber glass? thanks.

Offline Apex Predator

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Re: Refinnishing a glass bow
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2009, 06:02:00 AM »
Sandpaper and your favorite finish.  You can tell when you get down to the fiberglass.  I wouldn't go any rougher than about 150 grit over the glass.
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Offline D. Devall

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Re: Refinnishing a glass bow
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2009, 09:28:00 PM »
cool, thanks. i guess if i jist go easy with it it'll b ok. gunna work on that sometime soon.

Offline mike hall

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Re: Refinnishing a glass bow
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2009, 08:04:00 AM »
tru oil works well and is easy as pie to rub on

Offline frank bullitt

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Re: Refinnishing a glass bow
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2009, 09:31:00 PM »
220 grit paper and any good poly finish or tru-oil will be good.

Try to get a finish that can be easily touched up, and is durable. Also, a good paste wax rubbed on after.

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