Painting A Bow? Newb Question

[inn8hunter]

I purchased a Bear Cub for $25 for my 15 year old and physically it is in good shape, but it has nicks and scratches - and quite truthfully, neither one of us likes the green. Maybe I'll get kicked out of the forum for saying that - lol.

One of my best friends works at a custom lighting factory and has painted various pieces of furniture for us with expensive automobile paint.

I can get any color paint I want from him even in metallics.

Can this be done to a recurve bow?
Will it hold up?
Will it affect performance?

Thanks in advance.

Tim

[inn8hunter]

I should add that there is no cost to do this, but I really don't want to screw up the shooting performance of a bow.

Tim

[lpcjon2]

IMO I don't think it will effect anything just put a good finish on it and make sure you don't fill the string grooves with to much paint.  

[George D. Stout]

It's just like putting another coating of finish on the bow, so it won't affect performance; at least not that you will notice.

[inn8hunter]

Thanks. I just wasn't sure if this was something that could be done. I wasn't sure exactly what finishes are actually placed on bows.

It is good to know as I think it will dress up this bow a bit if my buddy can do it.

Tim

[George D. Stout]

Show us a photo when you get it finished.  8^).

[inn8hunter]

Ahh...good idea to do a before/after. My buddy emailed me and said he has a non-shiny black metallic that we might try.

I'm trying to talk him into it today as I'm off - lol.

Tim

[inn8hunter]

George:

It is in my friend's hands now. We are going to leave the light colored riser wood on the sides with the Bear coin and spray the rest with a flat metallic black paint. It won't be a "bass boat" metallic, but I think it will look nice and be a nice surprise for my 15 year old.

The "yellow" of this Bear Cub was pretty scuffed up.

Tim

[7 Lakes]

Painting the bow won't hurt a thing.

 

 

[inn8hunter]

Sweet pics there!

[Kenneth]

Tim,  It sounds like it's gonna look real nice.  Make sure you post pics.  Sorry to hijack your thread for a moment.  

Mike, what kind of bows are those the girls are holding?

Ken

[Whip]

Automotive finish is great stuff for bows - tough, flexible, and looks good!

[inn8hunter]

Good to know Whip, I think you'd be the one to know. I am such a softy that I had to tell my 15 year old where his bow was when he couldn't find it last night. Tried to surprise him, but just couldn't.

Tim