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Offline 44charlie

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Refinishing question
« on: December 07, 2012, 10:33:00 AM »
I need to refinish a self bow and I'd like a dull non glare clear finish. What should I use? I'll be stripping off glossy urethane.

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Re: Refinishing question
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2012, 12:12:00 PM »
If the glossy that is on it is in good shape but just shiny.you could steel wool it then use satin over it.

Gloss finish is usually sprayed on in 3 to 4 coats first followed by satin so it doesn't shine.

The reason for gloss is it is a much harder finish.

Even the satin can be steel wooded to make I'd less reflective.
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Re: Refinishing question
« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2012, 12:53:00 PM »
Just spray satin poly over the gloss finish. I do that with Tru-Oil finish because it is so shiney.
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Re: Refinishing question
« Reply #3 on: December 07, 2012, 01:00:00 PM »
I would suggest leaving the existing urethane on it and simply go over as others have suggested.

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Re: Refinishing question
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2012, 03:22:00 PM »
I agree, just steel wool it lightly and spray with a satin finish.

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