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Author Topic: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs  (Read 934 times)

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Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« on: April 24, 2020, 02:04:16 PM »
Ok, I've put snake skins on a few bows in the past but never over high gloss limbs. Question: how much do I have to take down the finish to ensure good contact? Sandpaper or steel wool? Thanks!

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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2020, 07:03:15 AM »
Have you looked at the limbskins?
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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2020, 08:12:47 AM »
0000 Steel wool or very fine emery cloth should be enough so the glue will adhere.
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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #3 on: April 25, 2020, 08:47:36 AM »
I’ve always used like 100 or 120 grit paper and get down to the glass.  Then I glue the skins and rub finish into them a few coats. spray to “finish”

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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2020, 10:03:13 AM »
Thanks guys!

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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2020, 11:50:23 AM »
Curious, do you use Titebond for such skins?
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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2020, 03:52:01 PM »
yup! As a matter of fact, I just finished gluing the skins down. Going to wait a few days to complete the final trimming and then go to poly. I'm going to try the rub on minwax poly then finish off with the final coat spray.

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Re: Thinking g of putting Diamondback skins on high gloss limbs
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2020, 06:20:24 PM »
Would love to see the finished product if you could post some pics!

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