painting a old bow help

kasey · November 10, 2009, 08:33:00 PM

i have old bow that i want to camo.anyone done this?if so would love help

**DONOTDELETE** · November 10, 2009, 08:42:00 PM

why paint? Why not Skin it.

kasey · November 10, 2009, 09:01:00 PM

or skin.i just have never done any bow work and looking for help

**DONOTDELETE** · November 10, 2009, 09:35:00 PM

there is a how -to on skinning a bow... All you need is skins, glue, cleaner ( actone )and a good sealer like tru-oil.

Here is the link http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000062

ron w · November 10, 2009, 09:51:00 PM

Painting a bow is easy and cheap. Make some templates of leaves or branchs and get some Krylon camo and go for it.

Deadbolt · November 10, 2009, 09:59:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by ron w:
Painting a bow is easy and cheap. Make some templates of leaves or branchs and get some Krylon camo and go for it.

what would you seal it with?

reddogge · November 10, 2009, 10:27:00 PM

There used to be a product called Bowdull, a spray paint which was easily removed and came in several colors.

Wednesday Caste · November 10, 2009, 11:46:00 PM

I like to refinish my used bows to original condition. I use a camo pattern "sock" (sewn fabric) covering the limbs to hunt.

Two Arrows · November 11, 2009, 12:07:00 AM

Here's what I did.

http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=078700;p=1#000000

JC · November 11, 2009, 07:59:00 AM

I've done one like two arrows (though not as nicely done I might add). It's easy to do and is a cool way to personalize a bow, imho.

Deadbolt, I used a clear waterproof spray I bought at the hardware store. Don't remember the name, just asked the guy for the toughest waterproof stuff he had. Since it was shiny, I just gently touched it with a papertowel as it dried. Couple of coats and it was good to go. Last I saw, the new owner still had the same finish on it (with scratches/wear of course)after 2 years. I think I spent $15 on all the paint total.

wingnut · November 11, 2009, 08:19:00 AM

Another solution is to send it in have it camo dipped. There is a great sale going on til the end of the month. Check the sponsors classifieds.

Mike

ron w · November 11, 2009, 11:31:00 AM

After I paint a bow I put a light coat of Deft satin on it. It becomes really durable...

John Scifres · November 11, 2009, 11:47:00 AM

http://sticknstring.webs.com/simplebowcamo.htm

kasey · November 11, 2009, 06:26:00 PM

some good ideas guys