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Author Topic: Camo Duct Tape  (Read 594 times)

Offline DaddyPaul

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Camo Duct Tape
« on: March 07, 2014, 05:32:00 AM »
Wanted to hide some of the shine of my Super K's black glass limbs.  Bought paint and tape, for now the rattle has stayed in the can.  

Offline Wheels2

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2014, 06:13:00 AM »
I love the contrast- camo bow but pink arrows.
On a more serious note, I have also used paste wax on bow limbs.  Apply and let dry but don't buff it off.  It remains dull for quite some time.
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Offline DaddyPaul

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2014, 06:15:00 AM »
I'm a bit on the cheap side, hence the duct tape.

Offline Jon Stewart

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2014, 09:15:00 AM »
You may want to check with the experts on this but years ago I heard that putting tape on the bow limbs was not a good thing to do.

Offline slim_grim

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2014, 06:37:00 PM »
I put camo duck tape on a PSE recurve a couple years ago. Looks pretty neat, has held up unbelievably well, and didn't break the bank. It doesn't seem like it would hurt anything. Maybe we can get some insight.
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Offline Astroboy

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2014, 06:44:00 PM »
What brand is it and where did you get it?  I have a bow that would benefit camo tape.

Offline awbowman

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2014, 07:11:00 PM »
I have a climber that would benefit from it too
62" Super D, 47#s @ 25-1/2"
58" TS Mag, 53#s @ 26"
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Offline Thumper Dunker

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2014, 01:15:00 AM »
Looks good. Tape will not hurt a glass limb. Might be a sticky mess when you take it off.
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Offline DaddyPaul

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2014, 05:04:00 AM »
Wal Mart, unsure of brand.  I think it's Realtree Hardwoods.  I was just trying to avoid painting it although I stare at the three cans of Rustoleum daily and wonder how good it would look all camo'd up.

Offline Bobby Urban

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2014, 06:04:00 AM »
Kind of heavy and bulky so adding a bit of weight to the limbs could effect performance but probably not much more than a set of snake skins so have at it.  

On that note - skinning a bow is rather easy and DIY is pretty inexpensive if you get the skins yourself or on the cheap.

Offline Wheels2

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2014, 08:37:00 AM »
You will probably get a bunch of adhesive on the bow when you remove the tape but a bit of WD-40 on a paper towel will remove it.
If it does not affect the bows shooting, nothing wrong with it.  The tape will also help prevent scratches to the face of the limbs.
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Online M60gunner

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Re: Camo Duct Tape
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2014, 12:33:00 PM »
Like the tape watch what paint you use. I ruined a set of limbs trying to get latex paint off of them. Now I know some will say "who cares, it is a hunting bow" but a bow all camoed is hard to resell.
The tape may need some "goo gone" to remove the sticky stuff.

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