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Title: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: heavyd on October 20, 2022, 07:36:28 PM
Anybody ever use camo duct tape on their limbs ?
Mine are solid black and I'm thinking about trying the camo tape on them .
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: arrow30 on October 20, 2022, 09:50:40 PM
never used the duck tape, have used the cloth stuff. its less shiny.
          https://www.3riversarchery.com/camo-cloth-tape-advantage-camo.html?msclkid=5b3da1c45ef816fff0c0c295a6013b1d

      or you can use the snake skin stick on tape ( limbsations) i like these!
           https://onestringer.com/limbsations/snake-skin/
           
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: heavyd on October 20, 2022, 11:18:04 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Tim Reese on October 21, 2022, 11:18:16 AM
I would do cloth as well. Less shiny like mentioned above. But black is very good and I wouldn't bother personally. But have used face paint as well once to kill time on stand before. Lol
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: fisherick on October 21, 2022, 11:50:30 AM
I like useing the camo cloth tape. A buddy of mine that came elk hunting with us had black limbs was reflecting badly in the sun, He installed some camo duct tape that was an inprovement, but still reflected much light.

I have Limbsations on my limbs, but they reflect light too, Cloth worked the best in all situations and conditions.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: heavyd on October 21, 2022, 12:45:01 PM
I have seen the limitations advertised. Some of the pattens are nice
May just rattle can them and call it good 
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: cacciatore on October 21, 2022, 01:36:33 PM
I used some camouflage tape in the past but to take it off was a nightmare.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Red Beastmaster on October 21, 2022, 06:32:51 PM
Walmart camo duct tape on three of my bows. All different patterns. Looks pretty good. The digital military pattern on my Black Hunter looks the best.

All three bows are economical Asians that have black glass and the tape probably increased their value. :)  I would never put duct tape on my customs.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Kirkll on October 22, 2022, 09:44:07 AM
Here is a pattern I do on some of my customers limbs. These are some ILF limbs I did not long ago. These also have a Matt clear coating over them. I have this pattern on my own hunting bow too.    Kirk

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Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: kopfjaeger on October 22, 2022, 04:22:13 PM
arrow30 X2. I use Limbsations.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Bigriver on October 22, 2022, 07:55:40 PM

I use camp vet wrap on my bows until season is over. It stops the shine, protects the finish, and makes it way quieter. Comes off easy as it has no adhesive. Hornhunter turned me on to it a few years ago and I have used it ever since.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: knobby on October 25, 2022, 02:54:32 PM
Cloth tape for me as there's no reflection off a smooth surface.  It also does a good job protecting the limbs.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: JR Chambers on October 30, 2022, 11:24:32 PM
I'd leave em alone
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Ken Babicky on October 31, 2022, 11:29:11 AM
I second JR... unless they're really shiny, I would leave them alone. That little bit of black is not a factor in my opinion.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Terry Green on November 01, 2022, 05:24:37 AM
Put a layer of paste car wax on the limbs, don't buff it or anything, just cover the limbs by smearing it on with your fingers and let it dry.  Problem solved, and easy removal.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: blacktailbob on November 01, 2022, 06:39:23 AM
OOOO steel wool will also dull a gloss finish nicely.
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: Roger Norris on November 01, 2022, 07:38:28 AM
You guys would hate my bows....If I decide they are a keeper and true hunting bow, they get a dose of Krylon :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Limb Camo Tape
Post by: RIVERWOLF on November 11, 2022, 11:29:56 AM
I've seen some of those bows Roger .....
Poor  bowyers doing all that fine work to be "painted" over  :o

:biglaugh:  We each gotta do what we gotta do ...Each his own. 

With black-brown-green-caramel- glass I wouldn't fret .  Long as you have a good finish , simple coat of paste wax as mentiioned is the least invasive of the options imho.....Best with the quest !