Author Topic: Removing bowstring wax? (Read 310 times)

Blackstick · « **on:** January 04, 2011, 09:25:00 AM »

This past year I tried something new and crayoned bowstring wax on a Kodiak Hunter to reduce the glare. It worked reasonably well but now I want to remove it. Is there an easy way, or is buffing with elbow grease the only way?

Zradix · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:29:00 AM »

First off..cool avatar.lol

What type of string material is it?
Also, what type of serving?

Onehair · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »

I wood unstring it and heat "a little" with a hair dryer and scrape of with the wife's credit card.

KumaSan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:42:00 AM »

Try mineral spirits. Soak a rag and wipe on. The wax should come off.

RUSTY1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:44:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Onehair:
I wood unstring it and heat "a little" with a hair dryer and scrape of with the wife's credit card.

LOL!! Nice! Unless that is your payment method for your next bow!!

Stumpkiller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2011, 11:51:00 AM »

Or try hair-drier heat and brown paper (like a shopping bag) to suck it away from the string.

Blackstick · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:27:00 PM »

I'm sorry I didn't make myself clear. It's not on the string, I put it on the glossy limbs and nice shiny riser.

**DONOTDELETE** · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:51:00 PM »

denature alcohol on a rag..

Whip · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2011, 12:56:00 PM »

Auto supply places or the discount store automotive dept will have a product called Wax & Grease remover. Denatured alcohol works ok,but this stuff is great

Zradix · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:09:00 PM »

DON"T put Alcohol on shallac or lacquer.

Mineral spirits generally won't harm bow finishes and will remove wax.

Stumpkiller · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2011, 01:35:00 PM »

If it's on the limb and risers rub it off with an old cotton T-shirt.

Thumper Dunker · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2011, 02:37:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
If it's on the limb and risers rub it off with an old cotton T-shirt.

Ditto just buff it out.

frank bullitt · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2011, 02:40:00 PM »

WD-40 should work, and most have it around. It should work like the Wax-Egreaser, Whip mentions.

Only thing is the odor, it leaves. Acetone would also work. Gun solvent, which alot of us shooters have around?

frank bullitt · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2011, 02:50:00 PM »

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · « **Reply #14 on:** January 04, 2011, 04:58:00 PM »

Ditto on the buff it out, and yeah, cool avatar!

lpcjon2 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 04, 2011, 05:05:00 PM »

Use the hair dryer and a plastic paint scraper, then after that dryer and brown bag.Or that magic eraser may work

frank bullitt · « **Reply #16 on:** January 04, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »

I saw a hint on candle wax drip removal for carpet. Place paper towel over area, and heat with clothes iron. paper towel will absorb wax!

Thanks Heloise!

Blackstick · « **Reply #17 on:** January 05, 2011, 12:38:00 AM »

Thanks everyone for all the ideas. I think I will start with the credit card scraper for the big chunks and go from there. Thanks again.

onewhohasfun · « **Reply #18 on:** January 05, 2011, 05:22:00 AM »

Goof Off Goo Remover will take it right off. I suggest you keep your laminated bow as far away as possible from a hot iron.


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