Acetone or denautured alcohol??

[jkcmerg]

For prepping carbon arrows, cleaning equipment, de-gluing, ect... what is better (easier to use and safer)?

[Roskoe]

I have been using denatured alcohol for the prep stuff - works fine. I would expect acetone to be a lot more agressive.

[brucelanthier]

I use denatured alcohol to clean and prep my shafts and fletchings. I will use acetone, but only to remove glue from the shafts.

[LostInWoods]

I use denatured for about everything. Not as harsh...and kind of smells alright. wtf?

[MeanV2]

Hands down Denatured Alcohol!

Dan

[KodiakArcher]

Acetone is too strong and may actually break down the epoxies used to hold the carbon shaft together. Stick with alcohol. If you need to step it up go to 100% ethanol.

[brucelanthier]

ORIGINAL: KodiakArcher

Acetone is too strong and may actually break down the epoxies used to hold the carbon shaft together. Stick with alcohol. If you need to step it up go to 100% ethanol.

Understood, but I don't use it that often and it isn't on the shaft that long but it sure does make removing some of the glue a lot easier .

[jkcmerg]

Whats wrong with using rubbing alcohol or something of that nature?

[nodog]

I use acetone and have had no problems at all. For about 7 bucks you can find out for yourself with a container of each.

Does nothing the the bond in any carbon shafts I've used and I stick the whole end in the can for at least 5 miniutes. I also refletch often. I don't think you'll find any shaft maker poh pohing acetone. Ask them.

[Arthur P]

From Carbon Express:

Using a clean white paper towel, wipe the shaft where the fletching will be applied with denatured alcohol. Continue to lightly wipe the shaft with alcohol until all carbon dust and residue is removed.

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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