T-Bird or Fullerplast? Why?
Fullerplast dries much faster than Thunderbird, but the latter is slightly tougher, or so I've heard. I don't have a proper spray booth, so I really appreciate the fast drying qualities of Fuller. Less chance to catch airborne debris.
Thunderbird makes a poly finish too. I got some from 3 rivers and we finished a bow with it last winter. It has a really nice non-glare and durable finish and it dries really fast - I'm guessing it is similar to the Fullerplast?
It says it starts out as a lacquer and cures into a polyurethane finish. I'd say the advantage would be just like Apex Predator says - it dries quick so it's easy to get a good finish w/out worrying about dust particles, and also it's a lot less work to apply the finish than the epoxy.
Disadvantage would be it isn't going to be quite as durable as an epoxy.
I posted a link to it:
http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?show=info&c=49&s=37&p=0&i=4450X#full
I have sprayed several gallons of T-bird epoxy and fullerplast, as well as Sherwin Williams Conversion varnish. T-bird epoxy is by far the best. If you don't have a spray booth, you can wet sand and buff the finish to remove any dust.
If a finish dries too fast it leaves visible sanding marks under the finish(on glass bows). They are usually more visible on the edge's of the limb. I have not used t-bird polyurethane, but I have seen several bows that did. Both bows showed sanding marks under the finish as well as an uneven,lumpy texture.
Having said that, let me say that all will provide adequate results. I'm just picky. I mean, if I'm going to pay $100 per gallon why not get what works best.
Guys,
Thanks for the input. I think I like the idea of greater durability from the epoxy T Bird. Do you know if there is a tutorial anywhere on spraying it w/an airbrush?