Scuffing finish with scotchbrite ....

[Mr.Magoo]

I have a HH longbow that has a shiny finish that's not in the best shape.  I'm thinking of taking a scotchbrite pad to it to scuff it up a bit (to dull the finish and even it out).  Will it damage the bow at all?

[bjansen]

I would try a coat of satin or matte finish on top of it (Helmans spar will work..in a spray can).  Scuffing the surface with steel wool (or maybe scotchbright) will indeed work at first...but I as you carry it around and rub it,etc...that gloss finish will come back.  A top coat of a satin or matte finish would be a better choice in my opinion.  Good luck.

[TheFatboy]

I've used scotch brites to gently rub my bow before finishing. They work very well. My bow shoots just as great as it always has.

[Pat B]

I use satin poly to dull the shine of the Tru-Oil finish I use on my selfbows. Works great and it only takes a quick spray to get results.

[bjansen]

Pat I heard you say that you did that once and have been doing it every since.

Also Mr. Magoo..I jumped the gun a bit...had my answer for you before  fully understood your question. A light sand with wool/scotchbriht or light paper will not hurt the bow...obviously if you sand too much it will effect the tiller and weight...but I don't think a light finish buff will have any noticable difference

[Mr.Magoo]

Thx folks.