Refinished a 1967 1/2 Super Kodiak (AKA: Black Beauty). I used Thunderbird Epoxy finish but found it difficult to spray on and also to wipe on. I now have a T-Bird finish with lots of drips, runs and errors. I'm done with the T-Bird.

I now want to put a finish over the Thunderbird without having to sand it back down to the bare bow.

What will stick to the Thunderbird? Poly? bowcoc recomends a tung oil (Birch and something...) -would that stick to the Thunderbird?

Any replies greatly appreciated!

J.

I have an article somewhere on how to brush on T-Bird if your interested.  Bowdoc was referring to Tru-Oil by Birchwood Casey.  Its primarily used on gun stocks.  I've used it on everything from Risers, to arrows, to turkey calls.  I like it, although it can be tricky in humid south.  Willing to bet if you utilize a heat box at low temps, you'd be fine.

you will have to wet sand with something around 600-800 grit which will make for a nice clean surface for the new finish to stick to.Birchwood & Casey tru oil gun stock finish should work fine over the tbird but I would test a small spot like the tip overlays first keep us posted on how its going bd

Thank you gentlemen!

Tim, I would love to read that article on brushing on T-bird. I may try that before the Birchwood and Casey for this bow.

Bowdoc,

I will be trying the Birchwood and Casey tru oil if that brush on method doesn't work. I have a few more bows to finish and will try the B and C tru oil on them. It may be a bit more manageable for me.

Rock on!
C.R.