Camoing your bow?

[bunyan]

I've been thinking about giving my bow a camo paint job for this fall. I've read through past threads on the subject and I know several guys have recommended waxing the bow before spraying for an was to remove finish. My question is what kind of wax do you use? Beeswax? String wax? Candle stick? None of the past threads mention it! So how do you go about camping YOUR bow? Thanks!!

[HALFCAWKT]

If you use limbsations, you can just peel the piece off any time you want.

[kevsuperg]

Yeah I've never been a big fan of spray painting my bows. Get a set of slip on limb covers or go to a fabric store pick out a camo of your choice and sew up your own that's the way to do it.

[MnFn]

I think paste wax would work, alone or with paint. Unless it was white or high gloss I wouldn't worry much too about it.
You might ask Tippit, I think he used to paint a few.

[Zradix]

I consider paint permanent.
Sure there are removable paints, prewaxing tricks and other paint methods which can make removing the paint easier...most of the time.

I'd either go with limbsations or some sort of "sock" if removal of the camo is the plan.

[Pat B]

Just spray it with a satin finish. The deer will never see it unless you move too much.

[Longtoke]

I use washable finger paint for little kids. Mix it up to get a couple good camo colors then paint it on with my fingers and let it dry. Cuts the shine off my bow and holds up pretty well if you don't get it wet. I actually just cleaned the paint of my recurve I used for turkey this spring.

[Pine]

Another old trick is dark colored nylon stockings . But they will snag easy .

[old_goat2]

I just put camo face makeup on mine when I feel the need, it can be kind of messy with transfer problems, but it washes off easily, basically just wipes off and will wash right out of clothes that it might rub against and transfer the makeup too!

[Shadowhnter]

Can you post a pic of your bow? Im just trying to figure out what makes a bow even need camo?

[RJonesRCRV]

I used my 4 year old son's washable paint to put some leafy stripes on my bow's black glass limbs for turkey hunting. It smeared a bit with dew and light rain, but came off when it was time. As long as you dont plan to go out in a good rain, it should be fine.

[highlow]

Agree Shadowhunter. I can't recall any time, if ever, when the bow has spooked an animal. And I hunt with some high gloss ones. Your experience might vary.

[BAK]

It's more about what gives you confidence.  I don't think the deer care at all.

[Longtoke]

Originally posted by BAK:
It's more about what gives you confidence.  I don't think the deer care at all.

[Stump73]

They make paint for vehicles that will just peel off when you get tired of it.

[M60gunner]

I used to camo my wheel bows. I used regular old car wax first. Then I used camo paint that was in a kit from Martin Archery. I have seen the paint at 3 Rivers site. It comes off with Mineial Spirits.
Do not use latex house paint!! I ruined a set of limbs trying to get that paint off. I ended up sending the limbs to maker for a refinish job.
i have also just used string wax rubbed on to dull the gloss.

[elk nailer]

go to dipyourcar.com. they make a rubber paint that peels off. three camo colors.

[Sam McMichael]

I painted two bows with paint that was supposed to easily come off with the company's paint remover. This paint was specifically sold to camo sports equipment. That was in the 1970's, and I never did get all that paint off. Since then I have hunted my bows as they come and have never had a gloss finish cause problems.

[bunyan]

Thanks for all the input guys! I realize painting a bow is a bit of a polarizing subject, and I'm not even sure I'm going to do it. I know of plenty of experienced bowhunters who do, and plenty who don't. This would be on a fox breed and while the back of the bow is reasonably dark it does have some shine. The belly is very light in color and could potentially spook game coming from behind. I'm a ground hunter and every advantage helps! I'm just thinking if I wax and paint it for hunting season I can remove it for the red of the year. I do like the kids paint idea! I'd try some sort of skins or limb leaves but I don't like hanging too much off my bow.

[Shadowhnter]

Originally posted by shed hunter:
They make paint for vehicles that will just peel off when you get tired of it.

Yes, Ive seen it before...on GM products!