Removing the writing on arrow shafts

[trad"Doc"53]

I know this has been addressed before but I couldn't find it anywhere on the search thingy. I have some shafts that the writing feeld like a decal. Have any of ya'll run into this and if so what did you use to remove it? Thanks in advance!!

[tx07]

Look at manufacture recommendations before using acetone, alcohol or any type of harsh chemicals. Each one has different chemicals they specifically target as do not use.

I don't rightly know about removing the printing one the shaft. I think it is behind the protective coating they put on the shaft. Might not be able to remove it. Not sure.


"Carbon Impact..."Warning: Never soak carbon shaft in harsh chemicals like acetone, paint thinner or MEK."

Carbon Express..."(WARNING: Never soak carbon shafts in any harsh chemical, including acetone.) MEK can be used on carbon shafts without damage to the finish if it is rubbed on the shaft with a clean rag"

Beman..."Thoroughly clean the inside of the shaft with a cotton swab wetted with 91% to 99% isopropyl alcohol (not rubbing alcohol, which can contain oil)."

[edwardv]

A lacquer thinner soaked towel works well for me. I've used it for years. Never had a problem with it. I used it in my store to clean the factory writing off shafts when I crested arrows for customers.

[Bisch]

I use paint thinner or acetone to take the "labels" off of my black Gold Tip shafts.

Bisch

[trad"Doc"53]

I've used acetone on my GTs before but these are PSE X weave and these feel like it is a label, you can actually feel the edge with your fingernail. I "lightly" applied some acetone and it didn't phase it.

[Bill]

Wiping the arrow with a paper towel with acetone is a lot less harsh than soaking it. I've done it before with no side effect. Soaking definitely weakens the shaft, I learned when I was young and dumb.

[tx07]

Wiping the arrow with a paper towel with acetone is a lot less harsh than soaking it. I've done it before with no side effect. Soaking definitely weakens the shaft, I learned when I was young and dumb.

Well the protective coating is on the outside of the shaft. So by soaking you got it inside the shaft and it weakens the carbon then.

Looks like you can wipe the print off fairly easy then. Thats cool cause I have some I do not like the print on

[Selfbowman]

I use wood and they dont come with them decals.How you doing Doc.

[Mike Javi Cooper]

i use wood and they dont come with them decals.how you doing doc.

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[trad"Doc"53]

Yea, I know about the woodies!As soon as I get this tooth pulled, maybe I'll feel a little better. Sure am dreading it though!

[Mike Javi Cooper]

Yea, I know about the woodies!As soon as I get this tooth pulled, maybe I'll feel a little better. Sure am dreading it though!

I got some longnosed Channel locks..

[Greywolf in Hawaii]

Just get a new piece of 000 Steel wool, and little elbow Grip and it's come right off. Just a few health strokes and it'll come right off.

It don't matter Carbon or Alum, it'll come right off, As stated above not a good idea to use acetone it's damage the fibers.
Done it this way for years, never had a label I couldn't remove.

[jreyna920]

0000 steel wool, then acetone... then repeat


works for me

[jreyna920]

what exactly is damaged by the acetone? ive used it for years on my goldtips and many have had several baths in it.... i have never noticed any damage

[Limbwalker]

I figure if the acetone doesn't take off the wood grain finish, then it never touches the carbon anyway. I've used acetone to remove the labels from several wood-grain carbons, including Beman ICS Classic (also sold as Three Rivers "traditional only" shafts) and Carbon Express Heritage with no issues.

John