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Offline kasey

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painting a old bow help
« on: November 10, 2009, 08:33:00 PM »
i have old bow that i want to camo.anyone done this?if so would love help
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Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2009, 08:42:00 PM »
why paint? Why not Skin it.
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Offline kasey

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2009, 09:01:00 PM »
or skin.i just have never done any bow work and looking for help
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Offline **DONOTDELETE**

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #3 on: November 10, 2009, 09:35:00 PM »
there is a how -to on skinning a bow... All you need is skins, glue, cleaner ( actone )and a good sealer like tru-oil.

Here is the link  http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=2;t=000062
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Offline ron w

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2009, 09:51:00 PM »
Painting a bow is easy and cheap. Make some templates of leaves or branchs and get some Krylon camo and go for it.
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Offline Deadbolt

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2009, 09:59:00 PM »
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Originally posted by ron w:
Painting a bow is easy and cheap. Make some templates of leaves or branchs and get some Krylon camo and go for it.
what would you seal it with?
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Offline reddogge

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #6 on: November 10, 2009, 10:27:00 PM »
There used to be a product called Bowdull, a spray paint which was easily removed and came in several colors.
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Offline Wednesday Caste

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #7 on: November 10, 2009, 11:46:00 PM »
I like to refinish my used bows to original condition.  I use a camo pattern "sock" (sewn  fabric) covering the limbs to hunt.
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Offline Two Arrows

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 12:07:00 AM »
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Offline JC

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2009, 07:59:00 AM »
I've done one like two arrows (though not as nicely done I might add). It's easy to do and is a cool way to personalize a bow, imho.

Deadbolt, I used a clear waterproof spray I bought at the hardware store. Don't remember the name, just asked the guy for the toughest waterproof stuff he had. Since it was shiny, I just gently touched it with a papertowel as it dried. Couple of coats and it was good to go. Last I saw, the new owner still had the same finish on it (with scratches/wear of course)after 2 years. I think I spent $15 on all the paint total.
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Offline wingnut

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2009, 08:19:00 AM »
Another solution is to send it in have it camo dipped.  There is a great sale going on til the end of the month.  Check the sponsors classifieds.

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Offline ron w

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2009, 11:31:00 AM »
After I paint a bow I put a light coat of Deft satin on it. It becomes really durable...
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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2009, 11:47:00 AM »
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Offline kasey

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Re: painting a old bow help
« Reply #13 on: November 11, 2009, 06:26:00 PM »
some good ideas guys
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