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Offline osage outlaw

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What finish for snake skin backing?
« on: August 29, 2009, 08:04:57 pm »
I just put some snake skins on a bow for the first time, and need to know what kind of finish to put over them.  I plan on using this bow for hunting, so I don't want anything real glossy.  Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use?  Thanks.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: What finish for snake skin backing?
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 08:26:51 pm »
I use Tru-Oil on all my bows, with or without snake skins. Tru-Oil has a glossy finish so I give the bow a quick spray of satin poly to kill the shine. Makes for a durable finish for any conditions.
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Offline PeteC

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Re: What finish for snake skin backing?
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2009, 08:15:51 am »
I use tru-oil also,but, I use 0000 or 00000 steel wool to dull it,then buff to bring out a nice satin finish.  God Bless
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Offline woodstick

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Re: What finish for snake skin backing?
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2009, 09:58:33 am »
tru oil steel wool then i use mins wax over it. does me good.
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Offline Hillbilly

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Re: What finish for snake skin backing?
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2009, 10:06:26 am »
Tru-oil or spray satin spar urethane.
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