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Offline arachnid

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Finishes for glass bows
« on: December 30, 2017, 03:22:00 PM »
Hi Guys.

Since I don`t live in the US, I can`t get finishes made for bows like Tunderbird and such, without paying a lot on shipping.
So, I want to ask- what other finishes can I use for glass bows?
Please mention the kind of finish and not just the brand name, since a lot of the brands you guys have- I can`t get here.
I prefere spray finishes since they are easier to apply then using a brush. Wipe on is also good....

Thanks
Dor

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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2017, 04:50:00 PM »
Spar urethane comes to mind.
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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2017, 05:32:00 PM »
A polyurethane or alkyde/polyurethane that is used for wood floors is working fine.

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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2017, 03:25:00 AM »
Find out what they use to paint car wheels  ;)

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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2017, 02:59:00 PM »
I put the car wheel stuff on one a couple months ago and it is quite satisfactory.

I wanted to do another but it's too cold where the wife will tolerate it.    :)  It is probably available in Israel.  The desire for shiny wheels is universal.
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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2017, 03:04:00 PM »
I use the auto  clear coat first, then matte wheel finish(same brand) to dull it down for hunting bows.
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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2018, 03:15:00 AM »
How about water based lacquers? Or
Krylon clear spray lacquer?
Any good?

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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2018, 03:30:00 AM »
Water based lacquer - No
Krylon - umm not really. As I said just call a Custom car spray shop  ;)  you must be able to get VHT wheel lacquer.

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Re: Finishes for glass bows
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2018, 08:11:00 AM »
How about wipe on poly (or a homemade version of it- poly+thinner)?
I `m not very good with brushed finishes...   :(

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