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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: Jesse on December 26, 2008, 01:52:53 pm

Title: question on sealing
Post by: Jesse on December 26, 2008, 01:52:53 pm

I just finished a bow for my 2 nephews for Christmas. Its all done and shooting but Im not sure about the durability of the finish. Its a hickory board and its painted with exterior gloss black and then a little artwork over that. I was wondering if the paint is good enough seal for hickory or if I could put spar urethane or something over the paint. Sorry not the most primitive question. :( You guys will have the answer though :)

Title: Re: question on sealing
Post by: FlintWalker on December 26, 2008, 02:27:04 pm

I'd probably go over it with some fine steel wool and spray a few coats of poly on it just to be sure.

Title: Re: question on sealing
Post by: Pat B on December 26, 2008, 02:30:24 pm

Yes, I'd say you need to add a finish over the paint. With hickory, you need all the sealing you can get.

Title: Re: question on sealing
Post by: dragonman on December 26, 2008, 02:31:06 pm

 I agree with saw-filer, it would be best to put a few layers of poly-varnish over the paint, i've tried just paint and it tends to flake off, but not with varnish over it

Title: Re: question on sealing
Post by: Jesse on December 26, 2008, 02:59:47 pm

Thats what I needed to hear. I wasnt sure if it would stick to the paint or make a mess.

Title: Re: question on sealing
Post by: Hillbilly on December 26, 2008, 06:08:29 pm

I've used spar urethane over paint on several bows-works fine. Especially with it being hickory, I'd seal the bejeezus out of it.