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Title: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: ArrowCrester on July 01, 2010, 11:55:00 PM

I have just camoed the U/L limbs of a Fred Bear Kodiak T/D recurve................

It came out great, but now i want to seal it BUT want the finish to be FLAT, just like the limbs are now.( NON REFLECTIVE surface.)

What is the best product to use??

Thanks,
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Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: Pat B on July 02, 2010, 11:04:00 PM

I use a quick spray of satin poly on all my hunting bows. I use Tru-Oil for a finish and it has a high gloss. The satin poly dulls it right out.

Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: ArrowCrester on July 02, 2010, 11:48:00 PM

Pat B..

Are you talking about satin Poly from Minwax ????

And does it go FLAT FLAT or does it have some sheen to it?

Tx's

Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: Pat B on July 03, 2010, 08:47:00 AM

Bob, I use Defthane Clear Satin Polyurethane now but have used other satin polys all with the same dulling results. Do a test first to see if it is good for you. It has to dry before the "satin" really shows up. It is plenty flat enough for my hunting bows.

Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: JD_Archer on July 03, 2010, 10:31:00 AM

minwax makes a spar urithane that is very weather risistant and comes in a rattle can.

Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: Pat B on July 03, 2010, 11:48:00 AM

I only use the spray poly to cut the shine on my hunting bows. I get good enough protection from the Tru-Oil but it cures out with a high gloss. One quick spray of the satin poly really cuts that shine!

Title: Re: Flat Clear Finish for camoed Bow Limbs
Post by: ArrowCrester on July 04, 2010, 11:04:00 AM

Thanks Guys :notworthy: :notworthy:

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