Ozbow

I'm chasing info on what finishes people are using on their bows. I'm still using exterior varnish but would like to improve on it. Something hard wearing that can take a few bumps.

I see Minwax is popular, is it hard wearing?

What about oils and waxs?

Thinking of trying a two pack satin lacquer. Any thoughts
https://www.timbecon.com.au/finishing/v ... ed-lacquer

Cheers Muz

On Tradgang in the US some guys have been using VHT Wheel Paint Gloss Clear
and they reckon its tough as hell.
You can buy it from Autobarn for about $15 a can, there is a Matte Clear as well.
I have bought a can, but have not been brave enough to try it yet .
Matt

Since the early 1990's I have used two pack auto finishes on my bows because they gave a good hard protective coat. I used the Protec brand for a lot of years. They no longer make the exact finish I used so I am looking for an alternative also. That two pack wood finish you linked to should be good I would think Muz.

I know a couple of local bow makers that are using that mag wheel paint that Matt mentions and they seem happy with the results they are getting.

Jeff

Thanks Matt and Jeff

I tried sourcing the "VHT Wheel Paint Gloss Clear" today at several shops in town with no luck.

Found it online and have ordered a can of matte finish to try.
https://www.kingswoodcountry.com.au/buy ... lear/SP190

While in town I ended up grabbing a spray can of Anchor lacquer to try in the mean time.

Muz

Hi Muz
Have a look in ..The Bowyers Bench.. section of Tradgang , it would be about year ago when the subject was on there.
They did some tests by coating bits of wood and then hitting it with rocks and it stood up pretty well apparently.
Let me know how you find the VHT.
Matt

Yep, found it. Cheers

Muz1970 wrote:I'm chasing info on what finishes people are using on their bows. I'm still using exterior varnish but would like to improve on it. Something hard wearing that can take a few bumps.

I see Minwax is popular, is it hard wearing?

What about oils and waxs?

Thinking of trying a two pack satin lacquer. Any thoughts
https://www.timbecon.com.au/finishing/v ... ed-lacquer

Cheers Muz

Heh Muz..I'm starting a new batch of arrows that will be tanked under pressure to force the Boatcraft Pacafic epoxy into them and then satin finished with 0000 steel wool. This brand epoxy has worked exceptionally well in the past on both arrow shafts and bows..it can be attenuated carefully with acetone if you want a more workable fluid. Good luck.

Thanks for the info

Its what i use very very good.

I use cabots CFP floor clear in satin (turps based) but add the CFP hardner and spray in on sanding between coats. Its hard wearing stuff gotta be on the floors I finish.

Cheers Wayno

Here is a couple of bows I 've done with the VHT.

looks good Bob, like the 2nd bow

Your onto something Wayno, floor finishes do take a flogging, I'll keep it in mind if I don't end up liking the VHT.

Cheers Muz

For wood bows I used Organoil, which is a combination of beeswax and citrus oil. Sustainable, penetrating, smells delicious.