Refinishing fiberglass limbs question ?

[Tyler C. Moore]

I have read through the 101 tutorial and I picked up
Some great tips.. I have a few bows currently sanded down and just need to work on the limbs.

Can someone suggest how to sand (grit/kind) and what finish to use on limbs to make them look glossy and clean again after sanding?

I would greatly appreciate it

[JamesV]

I sand my glass limbs with 320 grit paper until the finish is dull, then apply clear gloss or satin wipe-on polly. 4 coats, lightly sanding between each coat will give you a nice finish..

James

[**DONOTDELETE**]

220 grit is as low as i go on the glass prep before finish. often times 180 will do the trick nicely.   i don't use 320 unless i'm doing a gloss finish. Even then, i'm sanding the finish, NOT the glass..... but that's just a rough start on gloss finish..... i slowly work my way down to 1500 grit and then use a rubbing compound to polish it out to a mirror finish.... Thank god most guys want a satin or flat finish. those gloss bows are abunch of work.

[Tyler C. Moore]

Thanks for the info, I now will have to get started and take notes as I go. I am refinishing an old Drake, Root, and when I feel ready a beautiful 1960 kodiak. It is nerve racking

[McDave]

I'm no expert, but I've been warned to make sure the new finish is compatible with the old finish, unless you've sanded all the old finish off, I guess. On newer bows, I've called the bowyers, who seem to give pretty specific advice about what kind of finish will work best with with the finish they use.  For older bows, I would probably try a small amount in as inconspicuous a place as possible, so I could sand it off if it wasn't working right.