what is the best finish for a glass bow?

[aric]

just wondering what is the best finish for a glass bow. when i say best im asking what finish would be easiest to apply and be durable and good looking. thanks guys

[Dick in Seattle]

easiest... probably TruOil.   Lots of us use it.  Easy to apply and dries quite fast.  I use four coats.   I apply with a folded paper towel and hang in the shop with a floor heater blowing on it (my shop is 60 degrees).  It dries in a couple of hours.  I buff out the first two coats with a buffing pad on my Mouse sander.  Apply any writing on the second coat.  Final coats I hand rub with chino cloth.  Depending on the riser wood, I may give more dry time to the first two coats.  You want to make sure it's dry on the riser.  The limbs will tend to dry faster.  Gives a nice finish that seems to last pretty well.  Not as hard as the spray finishes or heavier coat epoxy finishes, but definitely in the easy category.

[aric]

thanks dick i am leaning twords tru oil. i have used a satin poly in the past but was never really happy with it

[Canadabowyer]

I agree with Dick 100%. Easy to use, looks great and is easy to refinish. Doesn't cost too much either.  Bob

[jsweka]

I've had good luck with wipe-on polyurathane.

[aric]

i am seriously considering building a spray booth. i saw a guy on youtube that made one from a vertical patio storage shed. he was a guitar builder but his booth was pretty nice. in the meantime ill finish my latest with tru oil. i apreciate the advise guys

[BigJim]

Once you get used to it, the epoxy finish is top notch. Super tough and very nice looking too. I buy it in quantity and repackage it for resale. I do so because I like this product. If not, I could resale any of them.

bigjim

[aric]

big jim how much does your product cost?

[BigJim]

I don't think I can post that here since I'm a sponsor so I will send you a pm.

bigjim

[bjansen]

BigJim, I think you are allowed to advertise on the bench since you area sponsor...otherwise shoot me a PM too.

Thanks!