Not happy after dipping my bow

[rhendrix]

So I sent my bow off to be dipped, it was originally Realtree xtra, after talking to the dipper back and forth they reassured me that the dip film they used would match Hoyt's film. Got the bow back Tuesday and I'm just not happy with the results, the film looks darker and more glossy than before. Admittedly I know I'm probably being picky. But I paid for something and had a specific result in mind. Will the film and glossiness diminish some when the bow is exposed to UV light?

 

[BackcountryMT]

I doubt it will reduce the gloss. Most dippers generally use a matte over coat to reduce that sheen. What pattern did you have it dipped in and who did it? Care to post a few pictures?

 

[jherald]

I've had a few things dipped and the prep work and film used resulted in a nice matted dull finish, exactly what I was looking for. The only "glossy" areas are from when the finish has rubbed against my pack or something and worn the finish smoother. I wouldnt want a glossy finish for hunting, but its just me personally.

 

[Nick Muche]

Rattle can. Cheap/effective/DIY

 

[rhendrix]

I'll post up some pics tomorrow. I think I'm gonna take a scotch brite pad and try knocking some of the sheen down. It appears that the finish is matte, but it's much glossier than the original finish.

 

[COlineman78]

If I were to get something dipped I would request that it be finished with Matte Duracoat. Don't know if it works, but I would think it's the best option.

http://www.houtsenterprises.net/product3475.html

 

[rhendrix]

Ok gents. I knocked down quite a bit of the sheen off with a scotch brite pad.

This is kinda what I was dealing before:

This is where I'm at now:

 

[Idaho Bowhunter]

I rattle caned my hoyt g3 and it looks great I'll go take a picture and post it

 

[Idaho Bowhunter]

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[Tony Trietch]

It doesn't look to shiny now.

 

[Idaho Bowhunter]

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[Idaho Bowhunter]

Looks original to me think the Scott pad did the trick

 

[Idaho Bowhunter]

Sry scotch pad

 

[elkguide]

Looks really good now.

 

[Cledus]

I agree, it looks pretty spot on to me.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

The prey doesn't care.