wax on bow limbs

[cardsfan]

Just curious if anyone uses a wax on their bow limbs to keep the rain/snow off? If so what kind do you prefer

[nashoba]

I use a furniture makers wax that I bought at woodcraft I don't recall the name but it's a rub on and comes in a metal tin. I use that over 4 coats of thunderbird epoxy and I've never had an issue even on my severely abused bow fishing rig.

[M60gunner]

Over the years I have used car wax and furniture wax. I like paste wax but have used the liquid car wax, Mother's.
I use Howard's feed and wax to bring back a dull finish.
I pay attention to the nocks on the bow tips and any marks in the bows finish. The nocks are being rubbed by the string all the time. Any scuff marks or dings in finish are areas where the finish has been compromised.
If you use a string keeper on your bottom limb I would remove and clean that ASAP after bow is wet. I put string wax in that area to keep out moisture.

[cardsfan]

Thanks for the advice...didn't know that car wax would work

[damascusdave]

I have used car wax on a bow to dull the shiny finish...apply the wax and do not buff it out...then at the end of season buff it and you will have a nice shiny protective coating...I take no credit for that idea since I am pretty sure I learned it here

DDave

[Jack Hoyt 75]

Birchwood Casey make a gun stock wax. High end furniture wax finish, mothers or high end auto wax or ask your bowyer for there recommendations.

I use the Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax and have been happy with it.  It's a blend of beeswax, carnauba and silicone.  I assume it will also contain a solvent for quick drying, but I don't know what.  If you apply it thinly with a rag you'll get a dull finish and if you want it shiny you can buff it after it dries.

As mentioned any furniture wax, etc. will do the job.