Urethane Finish Question

[Shakes.602]

Whats the Major Difference between Spar Urethane and Minwax Urethane? Good, Bad, Indifferent? Arrows? Just askin...

[mahantango]

It is a Minwax urethane. The "spar" refers to wooden masts and booms on ships. It's a heavy, high-gloss, UV resistant exterior urethane made to stand up to marine use.

[straitera]

Have used both. Prefer Spar for it's excellent coverage & workability. Get some 000 steel wool & have at it. PM for more if needed.

[Fletcher]

Spar finishes are formulated for outdoor use and have UV inhibitors and are formulated to expand and contract with the wood's moisture and temp changes.  They make a good bow finish.  Being a softer finish, they are prone to target burn when used on arrows.  I prefer a regular gloss polyurethane for arrows.  Gloss is a harder/tougher finish than the satins.

[Hud]

It is also easy to repair a ding, or scratch with spar varnish; without removing all the old finish. Most of the non-hardening finishes will show light scratches. Spar is nice on wood bows. Ron LaClair sells some Elite Arrows with Spar Varnish; both are sponsors and may be willing to answer questions.

[Mark Baker]

I've used both with good results, as bow finishes.  The min-wax products are top notch.
I think a good urethane finish is under rated when compared to other more "durable" type finishes that folks use on their custom or handmade bows.   The ease of "touch-up" or refinishing a urethane finished bow is not something to overlooked, as it's easily done by anybody, and it won't cost an arm or leg to get it done.   Also, I find the finish more than adequate in protecting my bows in the field.   No finish is 100 percent and all have their drawbacks....it's just a matter of deciding what is more important to you as the owner.

[el greco]

Quick question.Does the urethane smells like the tru oil?Because I finishes a used bow  I purchased with tru oil and one monyh later it still smells.

[YORNOC]

Direct from a pro furniture refinisher....wait a good month before really buffing and polishing. The urethanes have to fully CURE before the true ability to polish is ready.  I tried this and the difference is HUGE!

[Shakes.602]

Thanks Everybody for the Valuable Information! I was using some Spar Urethane on a Table that sits on my Porch, and just wondered how it would work with Arows. Y'all have answered  ALL  my Questions!!    
      TRADGANG....  I Thank You  ALL!!