How Can I Get Rid of Spring Arm Quiver Marks on my Limbs??

[Nala]

Hey all,

I have a 1970 or 71 Bear Grizzly that I really like.  The only real finish problem it has is on the limbs.  At some point in the past the owner used one of the spring arm quivers on it.  As a result there are finish flaws on both the belly and the back of each limb.  They aren't bad, but I hate seeing them.

Is there a way that these marks can be removed without me sanding down the entire limb surface on both the front and back?  That would be a pretty big job I would think and I don't know that I am ready or able to tackle that kind of a job right now.  I know eventually it is going to have to be done if I want these marks totally gone and the finish to be the best it can be.

What can I do that is the least invasive to get rid of these marks?

Thanks for the help.

Nalajr

[Bjorn]

Automotive rubbing compound or wet sand with 1500&2000 grit will get rid of superficial marks. There is no silver bullet unfortunately.

[JimB]

That sounds about right to me.They often look worse than they are.

[Nala]

Hey,

OK, I took some 2000 grit wet or dry and got it wet and sanded out the marks I was talking about.  The good news is that those marks are no longer on my limbs, the BAD news is that now I have rough looking spots that don't look right next to nice, shiny and smooth limbs.  So now what do I do to get the sanded spots to match the finish on the rest of the limbs?

Thanks

Nalajr

[sweeney3]

Look around and find you an old Bear spring arm quiver and put it where those blemishes are.  That's what I did with my Kokiak Hunter.  Love it!  

[JimB]

If you wet sanded with 2000,I would have to think you are close.

Without seeing it,I would say,try buffing the area with a paper towel first.

That may not be enough.If not,try using the paper towel to rub some wipe-on poly or True Oil into the sanded areas.Just wipe it across the sanded areas and wipe it off.You are just trying to fill the microscopic sanding scratches.Just try one spot and see how that goes.

If that doesn't completely blend it,let the finish cure for a few days and get some fine rubbing compound like FFF or FFFF from Brownells and rub out the areas,blending into the rest of the glass.Rubbing compound really helps blend areas and is easy to use.Finish by buffing with a clean paper towel.

The other option would be to lightly wet sand with 2000,all the glass and go over it with rubbing compound.

[Lefty]

You could try some Johnson paste wax.  Wipe down the whole bow and then buff out.  I use it on all my bows.  Works great!

[Gerry]

Go TO Wally World's auto dept and buy a product called Scratch Out - works great.  Very mild abrasive when finish polish with paste wax.