Finishes for glass bows

Started by arachnid, December 30, 2017, 03:22:00 PM

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arachnid

Hi Guys.

Since I don`t live in the US, I can`t get finishes made for bows like Tunderbird and such, without paying a lot on shipping.
So, I want to ask- what other finishes can I use for glass bows?
Please mention the kind of finish and not just the brand name, since a lot of the brands you guys have- I can`t get here.
I prefere spray finishes since they are easier to apply then using a brush. Wipe on is also good....

Thanks
Dor

Crooked Stic

High on Archery.

Buemaker

A polyurethane or alkyde/polyurethane that is used for wood floors is working fine.

mikkekeswick

Find out what they use to paint car wheels  ;)

monterey

I put the car wheel stuff on one a couple months ago and it is quite satisfactory.

I wanted to do another but it's too cold where the wife will tolerate it.    :)  It is probably available in Israel.  The desire for shiny wheels is universal.
Monterey

"I didn't say all that stuff". - Confucius........and Yogi Berra

kennym

I use the auto  clear coat first, then matte wheel finish(same brand) to dull it down for hunting bows.
Stay sharp, Kenny.

   https://www.kennysarchery.com/

arachnid

How about water based lacquers? Or
Krylon clear spray lacquer?
Any good?

mikkekeswick

Water based lacquer - No
Krylon - umm not really. As I said just call a Custom car spray shop  ;)  you must be able to get VHT wheel lacquer.

arachnid

How about wipe on poly (or a homemade version of it- poly+thinner)?
I `m not very good with brushed finishes...   :(

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