Waterbase poly???

[3Feathers]

Anybody use waterbase poly for there woodies?If so how many coats do you put on?How do the hold up to wet weather?

[Huntingnut]

I've used it. I don't like it nearly as much as Tru-oil. It takes several coats to get a decent finish, and the first time my arrows got wet it seemed like I lost some of the finish. I still use it on my practice arrows simply because it doesn't stink up the work shop, but for hunting I'd recommend something else. Just my .02.

[Mike Vines]

That is all I use.  Parks wood floor finish in gloss.  I use it full strength and dip it a total of 3 times.

[Restless Spirit]

I have used polyurethane from Sherwin Williams for the last few years. I do three coats  and I always do my cap dipping after to make sure my feathers stay on.

[Craig]

I use Zip Guard waterbase poly for over 20 years.  Only 2 coats Found some old arrows in the back woods and they are fine except for the rusted points and no feathers. I also can glue with fletch tite for feathers and duco for nocks.

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[Tree Killer]

I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

 

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

   

Mighty fine looking arrows.

[Tree Killer]

Thanks Mike, appreciate it!

Originally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

   

DANDY!!  

[MonRiver]

Originally posted by Tree Killer:
I use the Min-Wax Polycrylic in semi-gloss. Dip once, steel wool, dip a second time, crest, dip a third time, fletch. I hunt out here in Oregon...nuff said.

   

Beautiful arrows.  

Do you use the Min-Wax Polycrylic full strength, or do you dilute it?

[lpcjon2]

The key to any finish is to give each coat plenty of dry time so it cures. And the finish will hold up better.

[Tree Killer]

Originally posted by MonRiver:

Do you use the Min-Wax Polycrylic full strength, or do you dilute it? [/QB]

I use it full strength. In the colder winter months I actually bring my dip tube in the living room where it's the warmest so it runs and drips freely. Otherwise it tends to dry to quickly and builds up a little too thick for my liking.

[monterey]

The water base wipe on is a great sealer so even if you don't use it for the top finish, you can always put Tru Oil over it.

Tru Oil is not that all fired water resistant!

[The Whittler]

3 or 4 coats and never had a problem.

[Rob DiStefano]

tried more than a few water based polyu's and lacquers, just never liked the way any of 'em went on and cured.  i'll stick with either min-wax wipe on resin polyu or tru-oil.  ymmv.

[cedar]

I use Sherwin-Williams clear gloss water base poly.  I mix 1:1 with water to dilute it.  Dip 4 coats with several hours dry time between coats and sand lightly between 2nd and 3rd coats.  Not the fastest method, but I like the results.

[Shakes.602]

Been dipping Woodies in Min-Wax Water Based Poly for Years.     Trick is to let it  CURE  well between coats. Just thin it down a bit. I agree with the Light Steel Wool Rub between dips, and just dip those Puppies until  YOU  are happy with the Finish!!
 Never had a Problem with Rain or "Inclement" Weather affecting the finish. Doesnt hurt to put a Light Coat of Johnsons Floor wax or Turtle Wax near the Business end if they start getting a little Foam Burn! Of course, that goes for Aluminums too.