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Painting fiberglass limbs

Messages posted to thread:
Flint 21-Sep-20
fdp 21-Sep-20
M60gunner 21-Sep-20
Flint 21-Sep-20
fdp 21-Sep-20
Bowbaker 21-Sep-20
Flint 22-Sep-20
From: Flint
Date: 21-Sep-20




I'm looking for advice on a long lasting paint job on some fiberglass limbs I have. They are bear takedown limbs in white.

Thanks in advance

From: fdp
Date: 21-Sep-20




Krylon makes some products that work quite well. As does Rustoleum.

From: M60gunner
Date: 21-Sep-20




Rustolem 2X for outdoor use. I use it to spray carbon shafts. Stuff holds up well. It might be a “forever “ paint job as I had to use “Aircraft Stripper” to remove paint from some shafts once. That stuff eats flesh so I can imagine what it would do to the orginal finish.

From: Flint
Date: 21-Sep-20




thanks guys, I'm guessing I should dull the finish first with some fine steel wool?

From: fdp
Date: 21-Sep-20




It won't hurt.

From: Bowbaker Professional Bowhunters Society - Qualified Member
Date: 21-Sep-20




I once built a set of limbs with clear glass. When I pulled off the tape they were so streaky I just set them aside. Later I decided to paint them so I sanded them put on a couple coats of paint then a clear coat. They have stood up great for several years. Looking back I just wished I would have used a more interesting color like Heters mustard.

From: Flint
Date: 22-Sep-20




Thanks bowbaker. I'm feeling much more confident in this now. I just was worried that I would end up with a mess haha.





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