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Title: Finish question
Post by: sheephunter on August 31, 2013, 03:07:00 PM
I have a Great Plains SR Swift with a gloss finish and was wanting to put a satin/matte clear finish on the bow. How would I go about doing that? Best just send it back to Bill and Linda Foreman? Any advice qould be appreciated, thanks!
Title: Re: Finish question
Post by: wandering monk on August 31, 2013, 05:05:00 PM
scotch brite it good...and spray on a matte clear finish...pretty simple...

if you arent solid on trying it out...do a test section...

most finishes nowadays once dry are compatabile...especially if you just want to "dull up" whats there now...
Title: Re: Finish question
Post by: sheephunter on September 02, 2013, 12:14:00 AM
Sounds good, will give it a try. Thanks!
Title: Re: Finish question
Post by: mahantango on September 02, 2013, 09:07:00 AM
Try a good rub-down with 0000 steelwool first. That may dull it enough to suit you. If not, follow Monks advice above, just make sure to wipe down with denatured alcohol before spraying.
Title: Re: Finish question
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on September 02, 2013, 06:54:00 PM
I finish over my snake skins with tru oil and then use 0000 steel wool to dull the shine down till it's a satin finish. Then I use some Pledge furniture wax or Johnson's paste wax on a rag to bring back the luster and take out the small scratches that the steel wool leaves behind. What you end up with is a sweet satin finish that is pleasing to the eye without the gloss shine.
Title: Re: Finish question
Post by: sheephunter on September 03, 2013, 03:33:00 PM
thanks again for the info guys, will let you know how it turns out!