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Title: Krystal over snake skin?
Post by: jcrafferty on September 05, 2013, 07:06:00 PM
Wondered if anybody has done this or do I need to use tung oil? Hate mixing two different finishes on the same bow. Thanks
Title: Re: Krystal over snake skin?
Post by: Dan Bonner on September 05, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
No problem with Krystal. I have done it a bunch. 3 heavy coats. Make sure all scales are gone first. Bob Morrison skins more bows than anyone and he uses Krystal. If you are using a light colored skin like copperhead be sure to paint the limb off white first or it may darken the skins too much.

Bonner
Title: Re: Krystal over snake skin?
Post by: jcrafferty on September 05, 2013, 09:08:00 PM
Thanks Dan, that's what I was hoping. I'll give it a try and let you know how it worked.
Title: Re: Krystal over snake skin?
Post by: T Folts on September 07, 2013, 01:23:00 PM
I did Krystal and had a bad experience. The finished flaked off after awhile. I did some research and use only true oil or Thunderbird.