Another finish question?

[monterey]

This one reference bocote.  Does it need a sealer and if so what works to Seal it?

[Roy from Pa]

Shellac...

[kennym]

That's one thing about the auto clearcoat, it dries on everything I have used it on!!

[Bowjunkie]

I've never had a problem with Bocote and any finish I've used. I use Thunderbird now and no, with it, the bow doesn't need sealed with anything prior.

I think T-Bird would cure over a puddle of mud.

[PEARL DRUMS]

I'll second the old geezer. Shellac. I tried sealing bacote with Tru Oil and it never cured totally hard. It needs some bullseye wiped/sprayed on first. Lesson learned  

[John Malone]

Shellac, how could you possibly go wrong with something that comes out of the south end of an insect.

[BrushWolf]

I'd definitely seal it.  Depending on the finish some will dry and some will not.

[Wolftrail]

Originally posted by John Malone:
Shellac, how could you possibly go wrong with something that comes out of the south end of an insect.

    .. Kind of like Bat droppings have some use as well or am I missing something.  Shellac is great stuff I like the patina it leaves,  but Alcohol will wear it off.

If I want color and a seal I use a stain mixed with mineral oil then spray it with polyurethane water based.  Sand after the second coat and 4th. coat.

[John Malone]

Every thing mother nature gives us has a use some were. Shellac is the best protection against moisture you can get, I love that stuff. But you are correct its not the most durable finish by itself.

[monterey]

I have some but it's Amber hue.  I'll try it on a scrap for a look.

Kenny, are you referring to the automotive wheel paint?

[kennym]

Mike, I used only matte wheel finish on my hunting bow last year and it took a lot of coats to cover. The auto clearcoat fit 4 coats and then one coat of matte wheel finish us good . Both same brand ...

[John Malone]

That amber looks sharp on some stuff. If you want durability id check into what Kenny advised. You could even leave it glossy for the off season, then put some wax on there for hunting, just don't buff it out. Possibility's are endless.