Spray on cresting and fletching issues
08-07-2005, 12:27 PM
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Spray on cresting and fletching issues
i just put the spray on cresting on some of my alum. arrows and now i am haveing problem with the fletching comeing off after several shots,can any give me some help on getting the vanes to stay on longer,, i have fletched my arrows before with out any probles,,o i also change glue i tried regular ol super glue,,should i have used somthing else??
08-07-2005, 12:31 PM
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RE: Spray on cresting and fletching issues
Hmmm.......I have shot the heck out of mine with no problems. They stick just fine, in fact, I can't pull them off if I try.
The only difference I can think of is you are using aluminum. Come to think of it, I don't think any of us who have done the spray cresting have used anything but carbon. I wouldn't think that would make any difference, but it's the only difference I can think of.
I have some old aluminum lying around, give me some time to get some done, and I'll see what I can come up with.
The only difference I can think of is you are using aluminum. Come to think of it, I don't think any of us who have done the spray cresting have used anything but carbon. I wouldn't think that would make any difference, but it's the only difference I can think of.
I have some old aluminum lying around, give me some time to get some done, and I'll see what I can come up with.
08-07-2005, 12:46 PM
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RE: Spray on cresting and fletching issues
What i did to over come this was too put the arrow in the jig and trace where the fletching would go and then scrapejust enoughpaint from that area only.Then I fletched them.
Guess we need to find the right paint that won't react to the glue.
But this procedure has worked for me so far.
here is a link for a pic i just posted.
http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.asp?m=1150708
Not the best pic but the looked good..
Bill
Guess we need to find the right paint that won't react to the glue.
But this procedure has worked for me so far.
here is a link for a pic i just posted.
http://forum.hunting.net/asppg/tm.asp?m=1150708
Not the best pic but the looked good..
Bill
08-07-2005, 02:25 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Spray on cresting and fletching issues
I have some experience in automotive paint on alum. We always rough up the surface slightly with 220 grit or scotchbright in order to get the paint to "grab onto" if you will. I'm not shur with an arrow, but I would assume since it's alum. the concept to get the paint to hold would be the same. we also use a good sealer/primer to help the bonding. If you don't, it ends up flaking off, are you guys roughing the surface prior to painting it? just a thought..
08-07-2005, 02:29 PM
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RE: Spray on cresting and fletching issues
no i was not,,i might try that,,also i tried rustoleum crystal clear enamal over the paint and vane seem to stick better have only tried on one arrow,,did have vane come partially lose and glue back on and had not problems since
