finish on bow question

[ntvbowyer1969]

Hello everyone! I have one of my hunting bows that is osage with a silk backing. I used a poly (Helmsman) spray on the bow when first finished. After hunting with it a couple years it has become chipped and banged up. Since the back is silk backing I was afraid to try and scrape the old poly off. Just to make sure it is sealed good for weather can you use truoil over the poly? I use truoil for all my bows now and wasn't sure if it would work over the poly. Or should I just get more poly to do another coat over the back? I don't like how long the scent of poly takes to go away after application esp. so close to season. I also don't like how the color of poly gets a yellow tint to it after awhile. Any thoughts? thx everyone

[Pat B]

Tru Oil is compatible with most poly finishes. I use satin poly over Tru-Oil to cut the shine on hunting bows.
 I'd do a light sanding, smoothing the chipped areas then coat the bow with a few coats of Tru-Oil.

[ntvbowyer1969]

Thx Pat B....