dulling down my Martin?

[Rob W.]

I want to spray on more of a flat finish on my Martin Hunter. This is my work horse hunting bow so I'm looking for something tough with maybe some texture.

Any suggestions on what to use and tips would be appreciated.

Rob

[ChuckC]

well, the old stand by.  Spray paint.  There is a removable camo version out there.  I tend to use it on mine and it works fine. .  till you lay your bow down and can't find it.

Chuckc

[Caughtandhobble]

There's always "Onestringer Limbsations" they are easy to put on and easy on the pocketbook. If you change your mind they will come right off leaving no residual.

[Sam McMichael]

I hope the removable paint has improved in recent years. I sprayed 2 bows some years ago, but when I tried to remove the paint - using the manufacturer's recommended paint remover - it would not come off well. I never did get all the paint off those bows.

Some have recommended putting wax on the bow but not buffing it. Then when you want to restore the shine, simply wipe away the wax. I would go that route.

[dhermon85]

You could avoid the spray and get some limb covers.
Or get some gray, black, green, brown socks, cut and slide em on the limb. Just a thought.

[T Folts]

You could try a pray urethane out of a can, clean the bow up good and spray from a good distance and it should give you a splatter coat. You have to test it out on something first to get the distance to hold the can but should work for texture.

[ron w]

I have used satin Deft.....very lightly steel wool and spray a coat or 2 on. No glare and it still look like a stock bow. I have also just done camo paint, but have to want that look and be happy with it for a while. My go to hunting bow is a Holm-Made River Runner.....I did camo paint and I'm happy with it. Been that way for 3-4 years now.

[Dave Lay]

look in a hobby store for a item called  DULCOTE usually around where the model cars and planes  are   its a spray on clear flat coat that is easily removable... i use it on all my bows...

[Stumpkiller]

I get a product called BriWax (beeswax & cornuba wax).  It's pretty soft out of the can.  Dab the bow with the wax and let it dry without buffing.  Makes a mottled brown (or black) dull finish.  

In the spring buff with a cotton rag and you have a shiney bow again with the minor scratches filled and good moisture protection.  And you still have your decals and manufacturer's bow markings (if you ever are interested in resale).

[TonyW]

Agree with Dave - Testor's Dull Coat is clear, flat, dries fast, and easy to remove if you change or mind or want to trade/sell it later.

[J Dean]

Krylon Ultra Flat Camo spray paint.  Minimum prep work required and can create your own patterns.  Works great  Have had my limbs sprayed for 3 years and still look like the day I did them

[J Dean]

Here is a picture of it  Not the best but you can get the idea. inside of limb on my Dorado.  Hard to tell from picture but there is 4 colours on there (black, tan, brown, green)

   

[Harry]

On my Hunter I buff lightly with 0000 steel wool to take the shine off.  To restore just use light coat of tru oil.

[stagetek]

Three Rivers, Footed Shaft, they both sell limb skins. A tight fit, in several designs. I like my bows with a high gloss, so I always use these when hunting.