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ripmyfly

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Shoe Polish Finish
« on: August 25, 2008, 09:01:43 pm »
No I don't say much around here.... but thats just because you guys are so much smarter than me. :)

Anyway I am finishing a rudderbow (I know not primitive, can't a man have two loves) bamboo backed hickory bow.

On Jim's advice I used show polish to stain the bow. Here's my question. I am supposed to finish the bow w/ a
sanding sealer such as deft, but will the waxy shoe polish prevent the sealer from sticking?  I have thought about just using
paste wax as finish but don't want ti have a sticky surface on a hot day as this will be a hunting bow.

Thanks in advance for any wisdom.
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Re: Shoe Polish Finish
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2008, 11:00:26 pm »
I don't know. I never used shoe polish on a bow. I'd be afraid the bow would walk away. LOL. But if Jim told you so I'd listen. Jawge
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Offline El Destructo

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Re: Shoe Polish Finish
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2008, 11:25:44 pm »
                                                          did you use  Liquid or Paste Polish??

Paste Polish is mostly combination of waxy emulsions composed of a number of partially blended liquids and solids mixed together...... It is usually made from ingredients including some or all of naphtha.....benzene.... lanolin.... turpentine.... wax (often Carnauba wax)..... gum arabic and if required a dye of some sort....

                            I don't know if a Sealer will coat over Paste Wax....since it has Parafin or Carnauba in it....
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Offline Justin Snyder

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Re: Shoe Polish Finish
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2008, 01:05:00 am »
Quote from: El Destructo on August 25, 2008, 11:25:44 pm
                                                          did you use  Liquid or Paste Polish??

Paste Polish is mostly combination of waxy emulsions composed of a number of partially blended liquids and solids mixed together...... It is usually made from ingredients including some or all of naphtha.....benzene.... lanolin.... turpentine.... wax (often Carnauba wax)..... gum arabic and if required a dye of some sort....

                            I don't know if a Sealer will coat over Paste Wax....since it has Parafin or Carnauba in it....
Yea... what he said.   

Just seal it with a good wax finish.  Justin
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Offline sailordad

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Re: Shoe Polish Finish
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2008, 11:44:39 pm »
now i wouldnt say that ther is anything wrong with making a bow that way,ive made several bows from staves purchased from jim.

i like his stuff ;D they are a good way to start and learn how to tiller, and ya never know you might just but a kit and glue it up your self next time.

as far as the finish goes, i usually just use carnuba wax on boo, the ipe and hickory and osage i always have used tongue oil.

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ripmyfly

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Re: Shoe Polish Finish
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2008, 12:42:48 am »
Thanks so much guys for the info. I did coat it w/ carnuba & looks awesome!
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