How do you paint a bow

[LinemanARK]

I have a 50# darton ranger that has a white back and is very lite in color on the wood. I have seen a few bows painted but I need to know how to prep it it get the paint to stick good and how do you camo one up.  Mike

 can I see some pics of some camo bows

[billy shipp]

Clean it good with Acetone, scuff it up with a green scotch brite pad so the paint will adhere, then paint it.....or.....send it to me and i'll make it look better than new again with a camo dip.

[AMB]

http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=061083

Here is how I did mine.

[jhg]

Clean it, than a coat of spray shellac.

 Everything sticks to shellac. It is used often as a base coat primer over unknown or suspect finishes to assure adhesion of the top coat. Get it at the big box stores or ace.

Joshua

[flippnsticks]

AMB

 

[John Scifres]

Here's one way.

 Super Simple camo

[WESTBROOK]

AMB, thats Deluxe there!

Eric

[joekeith]

Billy Shipp has the real deal.  You want camo...he can give ya some good camo, better than new.  

[tippit]

If you just want some shadows and aren't sure you what a paint job forever, I wax my limbs with a paste furnature wax.  Then lightly add very thin puffs of color just to take the shine off.  This finish will rub off but with a bit of work...Doc