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Offline Big Fellas Bow Strings

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Bear limb coating
« on: September 11, 2023, 08:20:38 AM »
Hi Guys i have recently started my trad journey. Ive picked a an old bear kodiak and a black bear magnum.
They have some marks on the front of the limbs.
Im good to sand and prep the old finish.
Im assuming the coating is a polyurethane gloss.
Just want to get some advice.
TIA

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Re: Bear limb coating
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2023, 09:32:43 AM »
Yeah that will work. After sanding lightly, wipe down with denatured alcohol or something that will de-grease it and spray several light coats.

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Re: Bear limb coating
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2023, 11:06:48 AM »
...but be sure to sand lightly as not to affect the limb tiller.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Bear limb coating
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2023, 10:04:20 PM »
Thanks guys. Ill give it a go.

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Re: Bear limb coating
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2023, 11:57:57 AM »
do not use anything heavier than 220 grit paper for sanding those limbs. the riser can be sanded more aggressively, but finish with 220 grit.  i would recommend a marine spar varnish over a poly finish.

this stuff is pretty user friendly and comes in a spray can or by the quart. this is a really  decent water base finish. I've used it on outdoor furniture and was impressed with durability, and UV protection..

https://www.amazon.com/Minwax-630520444-Water-Helmsman-Urethane/dp/B001W3YPRS/ref=asc_df_B001W3YPRS?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80126962060188&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726540636484&psc=1

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