Author Topic: Bows are waxed and ready for spring! (Read 1092 times)

longbow fanatic 1 · « **on:** February 23, 2014, 04:15:00 PM »

Recently, I learned I should be waxing my bows. How did I not know this? Anyway, they're all waxed and ready for spring turkey season and summer 3-D's. They sure are purdy now!

frassettor · « **Reply #1 on:** February 23, 2014, 04:22:00 PM »

We need to wax them? :confused: I never knew that. what kind of wax do you use?

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 23, 2014, 04:31:00 PM »

Some people use butcher's wax, Johnson paste wax or other wax variations. I used Trewax, clear paste, Carnauba wax. It really cleaned them up. If you search this subject on TG, you can find some threads on it.

Guru · « **Reply #3 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:06:00 PM »

Maybe some folks do....but I've never heard of doing this except for some selfbow finishes.

Why in the world would you need to wax a laminated bow?

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:14:00 PM »

I don't know. I guess just to shine up the glass or when hunting with a gloss finish, you can use the wax to dull the shine by applying it without rubbing it to a shine. How about the sides of the longbow handle where there is no glass? I noticed it helped to make light scratches less noticeable.

ron w · « **Reply #5 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:16:00 PM »

To protect the finish from harsh weather. Just like you would wax a car, truck or motorcycle. Can't hurt........

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:18:00 PM »

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Originally posted by ron w:
To protect the finish from harsh weather. Just like you would wax a car, truck or motorcycle. Can't hurt........

Good point. Why do we wax vehicles? They have clear coat, but we wax them too.

Archie · « **Reply #7 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:45:00 PM »

Now you're waxing eloquent!

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:54:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Archie:
Now you're waxing eloquent!

good one, Roman! Lol!

NIGEL01 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:15:00 PM »

I've been making strings, so now I've got string wax every where. So I'm wondering how to get it off my bow! Any suggestions?

Guru · « **Reply #10 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:37:00 PM »

Yeah, I guess that makes sense... I was picturing more along the lines of thick, ugly paraffin wax....

So you'll just rub it on and buff it off like a car?

I've always just trusted the finish on my bows and have never had a problem.

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:45:00 PM »

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Originally posted by Guru:
Yeah, I guess that makes sense... I was picturing more along the lines of thick, ugly paraffin wax....

So you'll just rub it on and buff it off like a car?

I've always just trusted the finish on my bows and have never had a problem.

I know what you mean, Curt. I trusted my glass coating too. When I waxed and shined it, it really made a difference. Even the nock grooves, which can get gooey from bow string wax and debris, cleaned up nicely.

Hummer3T · « **Reply #12 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:46:00 PM »

I did mine by accident last fall, waxed my string with string wax, for some reason I got it all over my bow, trying to get it off I rubbed it in (looked good)and ended up doing the rest it looked great, made the grain in the wood really pop, filled in some of the imperfections and a few dents it has got over the years, I will be doing it at least once a year now. seems to take the squeak out of the bow in cold weather too.

Bill Kissner · « **Reply #13 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:49:00 PM »

I have been using carnauba wax on my bows for years. It forms a waterproof barrier and cleans the finish. My bows have all sorts of minor battle scars

and it protects the wood.

Dirtybird · « **Reply #14 on:** February 23, 2014, 06:52:00 PM »

where do we get this wax? Or should we just use the wax we use for our strings.

ron w · « **Reply #15 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:01:00 PM »

Just looking at Black Widow's catalog.....they sell a product called Widow Wax. Who knew....lol!

longbow fanatic 1 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:01:00 PM »

I bought mine at the ACE hardware store.

Alexander Traditional · « **Reply #17 on:** February 23, 2014, 07:10:00 PM »

I don't know if this is good or not,but it makes them look good and there's no build up. I use a light coat of Pledge every now and then.

Warden609 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:06:00 PM »

Buddy of mine waxes his bows. I never gave it much thought, but after reading this thread I am gonna give it a try.

Matty · « **Reply #19 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:13:00 PM »

I always wax mine. If I sell them I wax them heavily and send them out that way. I learned from herb Meland. All the reasons mentioned plus it "feeds the wood"


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