Hunteron60

What is the BEST thing to clean and keep up an old bow, such as a BearKodiak Magnum. Is there any way to take out minor scratches and smudges? Also, I have an old bow I covered in camo tape and need to know how to remove the glue residue without harming the finish. the bow is around 25 years old and the Bear is 30.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tox

To Hunteron60 Hi! I would try Googone. I have used this product to remove glue and such from my own bows. Smells good too. Tox

Tox

Forgot to mention that I used to use johnsons paste wax for wood arrows and bows too.Works great,I think its made for wood floors. Tox

Hunteron60

Wanted to let ya'll know that the "Goo Gone" worked well at removing glue residue without adverse effects on my bows finish! I would still like to know how to get small scratches and smudges out of the finish.
THANKS

Tox

To Hunteron60! I would think you could use fine steel wool to take out some of the scratches and then spray the bow with clear plasticote or clear lacquer. Back in the day, I just sprayed my bows with flat paints for hunting. The paint would wipe right off with paint thinner. Good luck. Tox

JimPic

For light scratches,I put a little oil(vegetable,corn,olive...) on #0000 steel wool and lighty rub

Tox

To JimPic! Thanks for thetip. Tox

Hunteron60

Thanks for the tips! I generally don't worry about scratches and such on my bows, as they helpreinforce memories. When you go to sell one though, people don't seem to want my memories!

THANKS again.