just wondering what is the best finish for a glass bow. when i say best im asking what finish would be easiest to apply and be durable and good looking. thanks guys
easiest... probably TruOil. Lots of us use it. Easy to apply and dries quite fast. I use four coats. I apply with a folded paper towel and hang in the shop with a floor heater blowing on it (my shop is 60 degrees). It dries in a couple of hours. I buff out the first two coats with a buffing pad on my Mouse sander. Apply any writing on the second coat. Final coats I hand rub with chino cloth. Depending on the riser wood, I may give more dry time to the first two coats. You want to make sure it's dry on the riser. The limbs will tend to dry faster. Gives a nice finish that seems to last pretty well. Not as hard as the spray finishes or heavier coat epoxy finishes, but definitely in the easy category.
thanks dick i am leaning twords tru oil. i have used a satin poly in the past but was never really happy with it
I agree with Dick 100%. Easy to use, looks great and is easy to refinish. Doesn't cost too much either. Bob
I've had good luck with wipe-on polyurathane.
i am seriously considering building a spray booth. i saw a guy on youtube that made one from a vertical patio storage shed. he was a guitar builder but his booth was pretty nice. in the meantime ill finish my latest with tru oil. i apreciate the advise guys
Once you get used to it, the epoxy finish is top notch. Super tough and very nice looking too. I buy it in quantity and repackage it for resale. I do so because I like this product. If not, I could resale any of them.
bigjim
big jim how much does your product cost?
I don't think I can post that here since I'm a sponsor so I will send you a pm.
bigjim
BigJim, I think you are allowed to advertise on the bench since you area sponsor...otherwise shoot me a PM too.
Thanks!