Really love to read this post and its seems like a great blog i have ever seen. Just read your article. Good one. I liked it. Keep going. Refinishing a Vintage Bow. I knew it was in rough shape when I bid for it on eBay but it was a 60 pound bow and I love the Ocala, I have a beautiful 45 Model.
You can never have too many bows! The bow arrived and it was in pretty poor shape. It had cracked and crazed finish as well as paint spatters.
It was a perfect candidate for a complete refinishing. Miraculously the limbs were in perfect shape with no twists. I bought this bow about a year and a half ago. I wanted a real beater to see how well the Loctite method worked for fixing risers and de-laminations.
When I bid on this bow I thought I know what I was getting myself into, the seller did an excellent job describing the many problems with this bow. Someone had used a belt sander to sand the bow leaving gouges and irregular surfaces.
They had also added a thin layer of wood to the sight window. I have no idea why it was added. Perhaps someone felt the sight wind was to thin? You want to use coarser grain sandpaper here. The finish and paint that is applied by the manufacturer will stop any new color from sticking, so you want to be sure to remove this with sanding. Second, apply the adhesion promoter.
The adhesion promoter is used before the primer step and will help the primer and paint stick to the hard surface of the bow. Third , apply the primer coat. Because bows undergo a lot of stress and strain during use, you will want to apply more coats than if you were painting a room. Apply 4 or 5 coats of primer and perform a light sanding between each layer. Fourth , apply your chosen paint! You will want to apply 4 or 5 coats of paint, again because of the heavy-duty use bows see.
Make sure to do a light sanding between each layer of paint as well. The sanding will help the color stick to the surface. Finally , apply the finish to protect your bows custom paint job. The process here will vary based on the product you have chosen. Be sure to follow the guidelines provided by the manufacturer. There are several good How-To videos you can follow along with to get a more in-depth look at the process.
Check out these ones to get started:. If you are a hunter, you will likely want a dull matte finish applied over natural colors so that the bow blends into the environment and does not increase your visibility to animals.
If you are painting your bow for use at the range or in competition, you can go with flashier colors and glossier finishes because camouflage is not an issue. You can also purchase stickers and wraps that can be applied to give your bow that custom look. These are an excellent option if painting your bow seems like too much work, or you want a more elaborate design. Use which one that you'd be most comfortable applying! Regardless of the coating you decide to use, you may come across options of gloss, semi-gloss, and satin choices.
Semi-gloss is a common choice since it matches with almost all recurve bow looks. A gloss variant does allow you to experiment - it has a harder finish compared to the other options, and can be dulled in such a way to get a unique and nice appearance for example by sanding it with a bit once it has cured.
After applying the coating, set aside your recurve bow at least 24 hours for it to dry. You'd want it dry and nice before actually using it! How to refinish a recurve bow - this big mistake could wreck your bow! How to Refinish a Recurve Bow Refinishing a recurve bow is easy - you just need to plan ahead and be patient during the entire process.
Still, there is this one important reminder to keep in mind Get Your Tools Ready Some prep work and checking of tools you'll need will help you refinish your recurve bow in a hassle-free manner.
For starters, you'd need: Epoxy Sealer Sandpaper preferably both stripping and finishing variants; 80 and grit textures Safety Gloves Safety Goggles Paintbrushes Masking Tape painting variant Tack Cloth Toothpicks optional Wood and Glue Putty optional Steel Wool Also, making sure that your workplace is clean and free from dust and grime will save yourself from any pesky accidents that may happen.
Basic Bow Refinishing Sanding Tips: When sanding all wood accents of your recurve bow, aim for a dull finish. A moderate hand pressure is recommended when sanding with the 80 grit sandpaper.
This pressure would be enough to take sand all wooden areas of your bow. It should also be enough to take out any shiny spots of the recurve bow. Always wear safety gloves and goggles when sanding! The gloves, particularly, will protect the wooden areas of your recurve bow from any skin oils that may come in contact from your skin. Focusing on the Limbs Have these tips in mind when it comes to sanding your recurve bow's hand section and other wood layers: Look for the wooden laminated surface between the fiberglass layers of your recurve bow.
These are often missed, so a good sanding towards a dull finish should do the trick for these areas. When it comes to the hand area of your recurve bow, always sand towards the direction of the wooden grain area. When sanding the riser shelf area, do this towards the direction of the wooden grain as well. Constant Checking is Key Riser halfway through the sanding. Check the Limbs' Condition Always inspect your recurve bow's condition before sanding.
The Importance of the Sandpaper Grit Using a 80 grit sandpaper will apply the right amount of roughness in evening out scratches on your recurve bow's limbs. Shifting to Different Sandpaper Grit Variants Once you're done sanding using the 80 grit sandpaper, shift to a higher foam sanding block.
A Steel Wool Will Help! Steel wool helps with the hard to reach areas. Seal the Deal Epoxy sealers are usually applied to refinish a recurve bow. Learn the proper way to eliminate the existing finish, or poor adhesion will inevitably lead to your finish chipping.
Sand the existing finish from the laminate glass recurve bow, using a coarse, grit sandpaper. Continue until the bow appears dull. Wipe the laminate glass recurve bow with a rag dampened with mineral spirits. Set the bow on a canvas drop cloth and wait 20 minutes for the spirits to evaporate. Cover portions of the laminate glass recurve bow that are to remain unfinished using painter's masking tape.
Coat the fiberglass bow with water-based spray polyurethane.
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