Refinishing a bow? Result pics on page 2

[mobiltoy]

Don't be afraid to do it. This is an easy project and very satisfying.  I have done several using a light touch with 150gr paper, deft satin poly followed by 0000 wool. a final coat and maybe some wax. I do the entire bow and go easy on the limbs. Deft poly is cheap and easy to touch up if needed.

[Earl E. Nov...mber]

No doubt complete sanding and refinishing will be the best results.

However I have "prettied" up more tha a few with just 0000 steel wool and Tru Oil.

Buff the affected area with the steel wool, clean it up with alcohol, nad apply a few coats of Tru Oil, which can be buffed down and blended in with the steel wool to.

Almost always these will be visible under really good light but under normal light and conditions will look nearly as good as new, and it's a lot easier and quicker.

Nice thing is if you aren't happy with it, you can always go back to the complete sand down.

[saumensch]

Great advice, all! Thanks very much!

[saumensch]

So, here are pics of the refinished bow.

Im quite happy with the way it turned out.

Ive taken all finish off, rounded the shelf, deepended it a bit; redefined the string groves, and put a new finish on, (spray can type, the one used for boats).

Still gotta tune some arrows but got no shafts in 600 spine here right now. will be trying the mfx classics on Tuesday.