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jkcmerg 01-31-2008 11:41 AM
Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
For prepping carbon arrows, cleaning equipment, de-gluing, ect... what is better (easier to use and safer)?

Roskoe 01-31-2008 11:47 AM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
I have been using denatured alcohol for the prep stuff - works fine. I would expect acetone to be a lot more agressive.

brucelanthier 01-31-2008 11:59 AM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
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 01-31-2008 12:07 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
I use denatured for about everything. Not as harsh...and kind of smells alright. wtf?

MeanV2 01-31-2008 12:12 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
Hands down Denatured Alcohol!;)

Dan

KodiakArcher 01-31-2008 12:46 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
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 01-31-2008 01:12 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
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 :D.

jkcmerg 01-31-2008 02:11 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
Whats wrong with using rubbing alcohol or something of that nature?

nodog 01-31-2008 03:20 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
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 01-31-2008 03:50 PM
RE: Acetone or denautured alcohol??
 
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



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