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Author Topic: Limbs taking on water  (Read 297 times)

Offline Medic85

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Limbs taking on water
« on: October 04, 2014, 03:28:00 PM »
Hey guys I noticed while hunting in the rain yesterday that almost every inch of my glass was taking on moisture.  Its an 02 Mamba so it has a bit of age on it.  Should I be worried and is there any way of resealing the glass.  Thanks in advance guys.

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Re: Limbs taking on water
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2014, 03:55:00 PM »
Getting the water out will be the first issue. You can't afford to trap any moisture under the sealant. I would call Martin or Bow Hospital for a recommendation. The wrong finish will not flex and may be damaging to the bond between lams.
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Re: Limbs taking on water
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2014, 04:19:00 PM »
Is the finish gone off the bow?    :dunno:   That bow should not soak up water. Let it dry well, seal it with Deft, or poly or even Tru-oil. Then wax it just like you would your car.
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Re: Limbs taking on water
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2014, 07:25:00 PM »
Thanks guys

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Re: Limbs taking on water
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2014, 08:45:00 PM »
I was with him when it was happening..basically the finish was absorbing moisture and getting all cloudy all over the bow.  Being a 2002 I bet it was some kinda polyurethane and not a current quality level hardened epoxy.  I'm thinking either he needs to do like Ron said and let it dry out, do a partial refinish at home and just keep it heavily waxed, or worst case maybe a professional refinish with something up to date to really insure against any future issues.  Was great hunting with you bro!  Rain or not fortune favors the bold!!
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