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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: soy on February 13, 2013, 06:03:18 pm

Title: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: soy on February 13, 2013, 06:03:18 pm

I am using spar urethane As a finish on an Osage with Coco accents... I wipe down the cocoa with denatured alcohol before applying the finish the stuff over the cocoa remains tacky... does cocoa not like spar urethane ???

Title: Re: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: RBLusthaus on February 13, 2013, 07:09:15 pm

I too have had trouble in the past with coco.  I found that an acetone wipe followed by minwax spray lacquer dried nicely.  When wiping, I find that it is important to wipe into the coco so you dont smear the coco oils onto the wood surrounding the coco.     

Title: Re: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: PEARL DRUMS on February 13, 2013, 07:10:30 pm

Seal it with super glue or shellac first. Then you can put any sealer you want over that. Super glue is easier than you think and works dy-no-mite soybert.

Title: Re: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: darwin on February 14, 2013, 11:14:10 am

i finish it then once i have enough coats i lightly sand (to the point of no longer sticky) do one last coat let it dry and wipe it with acetone and that works for me

Title: Re: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: Pat B on February 14, 2013, 11:53:38 am

Shellac will stick to anything and anything will stick to shellac!  ;)

Title: Re: cocobolo finishing questions
Post by: soy on February 16, 2013, 03:30:38 pm

Thanks guys  ;D