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Roadsnakes
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WING GULL

#1 Post by Roadsnakes »

I just purchased a circa 1970 WING GULL. 41# 64" long.

It`s in "Good" shape for a almost 50 year old bow.

BUT

It needs a good polishing.

Other then auto rubbing compound, is there a way to remove the scratches ? Some new or better product then just rubbing compound?

I know a good paste wax will give it a shine, but I want to first get rid of all the scratches.

I was thinking of try this............

'http://www.flitzusa.com/

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Shadowhntr
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#2 Post by Shadowhntr »

Welcome aboard! Im not sure anything will completely remove the scratches, except refinishing it. We have some bowyers on here, maybe they can shed a little more light on this...
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

Big Foot
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#3 Post by Big Foot »

Refinishing is a big project to do it right.... but you might try polishing it with 00 steel wool, then 000 , then 0000 steel wool. that will take most of the fine scratches out.....Then use Rubbing compound is for the finish polish after wet sanding with 600, 800, & 1200 grit . this stuff removes scratches up to 1200 grit if you want a high gloss finish....

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-Mi ... FVvyY79KVA

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#4 Post by Captainkirk »

Welcome! Flitz is a polish, it won't work for removing scratches. Follow Big Foot's advice as he is a professional bowyer.
Aim small, miss small!

Roadsnakes
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Re: WING GULL

#5 Post by Roadsnakes »

Thanks for the input.

Should the Meguiar`s product be used after the steel wool and wet sanding , or should go right with the Meguiar`s and see how that works first.

Roadsnakes
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Re: WING GULL

#6 Post by Roadsnakes »

THIS product looks promising too. I say this because I`ve been very pleased with the results from Nu Finish car polish over the years. Even that works great on removing fine scratches and swirls on cars.
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http://www.nufinish.com/products/scratch-remover

Roadsnakes
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Re: WING GULL

#7 Post by Roadsnakes »

Although my 50 year old Wing could have used a complete refinishing, I went with just numerous polishings.

I started with Formula 1 Scratch Remover. I`m sure any other brand would have worked just fine, but the Formula 1 was just $2.75!!

I polished the bow at least 4 times, each polishing taking about an hour. I went inch by inch , in circular motions, applying as much pressure as I possible could have!

Then, I did 2-3 waxing`s with Johnson`s Paste Wax.(which I had on hand)

So, for a grand total of $2.75 and some elbow grease, here`s my 50 year old Wing Gull...........
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Captainkirk
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#8 Post by Captainkirk »

Wow...looks great! Nice work at a minimal cost!
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Longtrad
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#9 Post by Longtrad »

Looks like a gem to me! reminds me a lot of my grizzly too

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Shadowhntr
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#10 Post by Shadowhntr »

Nicely done sir!!!!
The element of surprise can never be replaced by persistence.

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