Spray paint...anyone??
02-14-2005 | 10:51 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Norman OK USA
Spray paint...anyone??
Anyone ever heard of spray painting arrows rather than dipping or wrapping them? I hadn't until a guy at a 3d had some he had done. I don't know why it wouldn't work. My main concerns would be the smell of the paint and the fletchings bonding to the paint. Any input?
02-15-2005 | 07:05 AM
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RE: Spray paint...anyone??
I think it would be difficult to get a uniform spray on the arrow which would likely throw off the arrows balance. IMO your arrows are as important as any part of your setup and shouldn't be skimped on. If you want a dipped finnish then it's best to dip them or get wraps.
02-15-2005 | 07:07 AM
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RE: Spray paint...anyone??
A thread came up about a week ago about cresting arrows in paint. I believe Bigbulls suggested spray painting the shaft.
Third and cheapest is white spray paint. This sounds stupid but it actually works very well. Simply tape off the arrow where you want the white to stop. Apply light even coats to the shaft and let dry. I spray, rotate 1/4 turn, and repeat three more times holding the can about 10 - 12 inches from the shaft. Let dry for about 20 minutes and then repeat. I apply three light coats to get good coverage. After it has dried for a day take some "0000" steel wool and lightly rub the paint to smooth it out.
