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Author Topic: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH  (Read 1100 times)

Offline Mint Hill Mule

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GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« on: April 10, 2007, 01:01:00 AM »
Just got a new longbow with a gloss finish. Got any ideas on how to take the shine off? Should I use steel wool or 600 grit sandpaper?

Offline sticshooter

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007, 06:02:00 AM »
I would get real FINE steel wool.<><
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Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007, 06:31:00 AM »
Or a scotch pad from under the kitchen sink

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2007, 06:43:00 AM »
0000 steel wool.
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Offline johnnail

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2007, 07:22:00 AM »
Don't ruin a bow you may later want to sell. Just buy a box of kid's crayons and keep the limbs coated while you hunt.
this is certainly a pointed conversation....

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2007, 07:26:00 AM »
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Originally posted by johnnail:
Don't ruin a bow you may later want to sell. Just buy a box of kid's crayons and keep the limbs coated while you hunt.
yup! or removable camo spray paint
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Offline Randy Morin

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2007, 08:48:00 AM »
I used 0000 steel wool with light buffing strokes. Tried the green pad but liked the steel wool better except for its a little messier.  Like the crayon idea also. I may try that.

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2007, 09:07:00 AM »
A qiuck spray with satin poly.   Pat
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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2007, 09:26:00 AM »
I like Pat's idea the best... but I won't hesitate to use a light dusting of any cheap spray primer... the primer removes easilly.

The 0000 steel wool suggestion works well also and when you want the bow to shine again, just use some paste wax mixed with elbow grease.
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Offline southpawshooter

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #9 on: April 10, 2007, 10:03:00 AM »
For something that works well but is not permanent, apply paste wax but do not buff out.
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Offline Dave Lay

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #10 on: April 10, 2007, 10:04:00 AM »
use a spray called "dulcote" its in hobby shops it is a clear spray on that really works and is easy to remove if ya ever want to..
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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2007, 11:13:00 AM »
I use an artist matte spray-it comes off easily with soap and water, rubbed with a towel.

Offline Tim Clark

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2007, 11:21:00 AM »
x2 on the suggestions re: nothing that permanently alters the finish.
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Offline Mint Hill Mule

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #13 on: April 10, 2007, 11:32:00 AM »
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll probably try the oooo steel wool. If I want the shine back, it can be buffed out.

Offline Roadkill

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #14 on: April 10, 2007, 01:23:00 PM »
string wax left unbuffed works for me
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Offline Patience

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #15 on: April 10, 2007, 03:42:00 PM »
turtlewax not buffed will work for the season. Wipe down when the seasons over. No ill effects to the bow.

Offline themonkey

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #16 on: April 10, 2007, 04:55:00 PM »
what about that wax stuff black widow makes just for this?
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Offline Robertfishes

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #17 on: April 10, 2007, 05:19:00 PM »
"Widow Wax" is used to add gloss to the bow not to dull it

Offline Crossed Arrows

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #18 on: April 10, 2007, 07:49:00 PM »
You ever wonder why they make shiney hunting bows and shiney hunting rifles!?  Do they really command a higher price in the market?  Not everybody hunts in Seattle!

Offline Caddo

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Re: GET THE SHINE OFF A GLOSS FINISH
« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2007, 05:54:00 PM »
Then again, there's Limb Skins.

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