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myshootinstinks
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Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 12, 2015, 08:23:00 AM »
I've finished cleaning up a set of Bear TD limbs down to the bare glass. Wipe-on poly from Min-wax is easy to use but I've noticed it yellows after a year or so.
I do not have spray equipment. What's the best product you've found given that limitation? Something in a spray can or that can be applied by hand.
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SteveD
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 12, 2015, 11:43:00 AM »
I use Minwax spar urethane in a spray can. I used it on many bows.
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PEARL DRUMS
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 12, 2015, 12:22:00 PM »
Hard to beat Helmsman for durability and protection. If you hold the clear satin can 12-14" away from your bow on the last 2 coats, it will have a frosted finish that looks professional. I highly suggest it.
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PEARL DRUMS
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 12, 2015, 12:24:00 PM »
One more thing, if the wood is the oily South American types, wipe a coat of shellac on first. The Helmsman will dry in a few hours. If you don't give it a coat of shellac, the oils will prevent the poly from drying for days and days.
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myshootinstinks
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 12, 2015, 04:03:00 PM »
Thanks. I'll try those products. No tropical woods on the limbs, just the "future-wood" Bear uses on the TDs.
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Bow man
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 14, 2015, 11:38:00 AM »
There are many with the same issue as you and they are brushing on Thunderbird Epoxy with now issues
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Wolftrail
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 14, 2015, 06:07:00 PM »
I use a Varathane product called Premium Diamond Wood Finish - Spray water base - fast drying - outdoor gloss finish. Once its cured it makes a very hard finish.
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eflanders
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Re: Best finish to use without spray equipment?
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January 20, 2015, 10:12:00 AM »
Sorry if I'm late for the finishing party here but personally I'm a big fan of using a Birchwood Casey gun stock finish product called Tru-Oil. I just rub on coats with my fingers and it builds to a nice glossy finish that can easily be dulled with a few strokes of steel wool. Its easy to use, extremely durable and readily available at most sporting goods stores or online. Another product I use is a spray can of quick drying clear enamel. I use this to quickly cover any writing or special decorations. It dries clear and very quickly to protect the writing. Then I finish the rest with the Tru-Oil.
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