Just wondering if you guys have any tips on making your bows glossy with a smooth finish job. I'm using gloss Tbird finish and want the Hill style longbow I made to have a gloss finish. Do you spray laying flat or hanging them up? If laying flat when you do other side how do you avoid overspray?
I hang the bows I spray.
James
How do you get enough material on without runs?
Light to medium coats wont run. Spray 4 or five coats let it cure a week then buff it out with rubbing compound and it will shine like the sun.
Where do you get the compound from?
Auto parts, hardware store, home depot, lowes, etc.. You will want a fine grit..
Pumice is what I use.
Is it a paste or powder?
If it is sprayed right it won't need any buffing same as an automotive clear coat.
Slow and steady spraying. What we call 1 coats is actually 4 or 5 light to medium coats sprayed about 5 to 10 minutes apart. Also for a good smooth gloss finish I recommend a 1.0 nozzle
David do you let it tack up before applying the next coat?
I use 3m rubbing compound it is liquid. To get a higher gloss than just a spray coat than a rubbing compound works real good. I agree that you dont need a hight gloss but it sure helps make it shine. I forgot to mention I use wet dry sand paper before buffing. I start with 400 or 600, then 800 then buff.
Bow Man is correct a coat is several light coats equal one coat. For a takedown bow I weigh up 25 or 30 grams of material and apply several coats until it is gone, then repaet after a few hours.
Thanks everyone.
QuoteOriginally posted by longrifle:
David do you let it tack up before applying the next coat?
Gerald Terry is right on with that. Give us a call and I will talk you through it on time frame if you have more questions . 517-617-3658
Thanks David I did as you said and sprayed then waited 10 minutes then sprayed again and it came out much smoother, thought I was done but found one small run and I'm going to let it cure fully then try to sand then buff it out.
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