I recently picked up a relatively new MOAB that has quite a few scuffs in the finish and a scratch on the upper limb (belly side). I am thinking of refinishing it myself and am looking for some info on applying a matte, non-reflective finish. Is this something that can be accomplished without spray equipment? I would really prefer to have bow redone professionally, but funds are a little tight right now. If any of you have any input I would really appreciate it. Thanks, Mike

Mike,

I usually do a satin finish.  I use the Polyurethane spray cans you find at wallyworld.  It has the spray nozzle that fans out, just like a real spray gun, and it mists real nice, so you get a real smooth finish.  Just make sure you don't get the waterbased stuff.  It's basically crap IMO.

You can also just use any finish, gloss or otherwise, and use a #0000 or #000 steel wool to buff it down to a satin finish.

Joe

You can also apply the last coat from further away.  You can move away until the finish looks to be frosting.  Works really well for me.

Thanks alot for the info fellars. I will give it try! Mike