best sealer for a bow

[stickbowmaniac]

I'm looking to refinish my Great plains Rio Bravo are there any good sealers that you can buy without ordering .say like Lowes are Home Depot.Also how do i need to prep the surface so it doesnt peel.Any info would be appreciated.thanks Chuck

[yewsage]

what about plain shellac?  do people use that?

[walkabout]

not sure what kind of bow that is but ive used shellac for bows, its fairly easy to put on and if you use a scotchbrite between coats can get it pretty smooth. im not certain how much moisture shellac lets in but you might be able to seal it with wax too. if its a lam bow youre looking at tru oil and poly or just poly. hope this helps.

[stickbowmaniac]

Thanks i going to see if i can find some shellac to try.

[Robertfishes]

if you call Great Plains maybe he can do it and make it look new again. I use Spar Urethane satin in a spray can for the bows I'm making..I may try to use Fullerplast or a similar product later this year..but for now the Minwax Spar Urethane is working.

[walkabout]

great idea contacting the maker, im sure they can tell you how to restore the finish or get it close.