Uh-Oh... I Finished Bow w/ Interior Polyurethane

[hickry]

Messed this one up I think!  I finished my new hickory self-bow with spray-on polyurethane and got it looking "ok".  I just read, however, that it's for interior use.  Should I sand this out, restain, and refinish with something else like Tru-Oil?
I feel like all I'm doing is asking questions at this point... maybe someday I'll be able to answer a few!!!
Thank you for the help,
Alek

[John Scifres]

I use poly that says it's for indoor use.  It is fine.  Unless you leave your bow outside all the time  

[hawksnest]

I've also used it on a bunch of bows without any problem. Bill G.

[brettlandon]

You might just rough it up a bit (120 grit) and apply spar or another exterior polyeurethane.  Another technique would be to wax it with a good furniture wax.  The main thing about the finish is to maintain the moisture content of the bow (too dry it will break, too wet it won't perform).  I don't think you're as far gone as you think.  Congrats on the bow and welcome to the bowyers club!

-Brett

[hickry]

Thanks for the help!

[stagetek]

I've been told the major difference between interior and exterior, is the later provides UV protection. Not a problem, unless you're going to leave it outdoors.

[Pat B]

All of my cedar arrows were finished with acrylic poly. Never had any problems and they take more abuse than the bow.    Pat

[d. ward]

It should be fine but I would make sure to wipe it clean after each use with a dry towel and then a little wax will help.Interior will water spot.Like the top of the coffee table....bowdoc

[portugeejn]

I've used it on bows and arrows, no problems so far-but I don't leave them outside.

Ron