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Title: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 13, 2025, 07:47:51 PM
I could remove the label on the gt trad classic xt’s but not the gt trads.    Anyone with any tips?
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Arctic Hunter on March 13, 2025, 10:52:26 PM
Acetone won’t take it off?
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 12:20:14 AM
It did on classics.  But on the regular gt traditionals, that blank writing it wouldn’t
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Terry Green on March 14, 2025, 07:55:03 AM
Is it paint or a decal you are trying to remove?
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 10:36:05 AM
I could remove all of this. Label on the classic xt
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 10:37:00 AM
But I could not remove this label on the gt trad. 
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on March 14, 2025, 10:59:58 AM
it could be shaft material and not a label.
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Roger Norris on March 14, 2025, 11:47:24 AM
I use acetone and 4/0 steel wool
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 12:43:48 PM
No doubt. It’s different between the two. One is easily removable with acetone. The other is like it’s part of the arrow finish. It’s fine.  It is the better label of the two.  I don’t like the big label in the classics. But it comes off. The traditionals is not so bad. But if it could have been removed those arrows look wood more so.
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Terry Green on March 14, 2025, 03:15:58 PM
Scrape away!!!!......



DONE IT MANY TIMES!!!!!
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 14, 2025, 03:50:59 PM
When I get home I’ll try it
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Snow Crow on March 14, 2025, 07:09:24 PM
You could also try a 2" square of sandpaper:  wrap the sandpaper around the shaft and use moderate finger pressure while concurrently sliding and rotating the labelled area of the shaft through the sandpaper.

Sand a thin layer off, clean up with an acetone wetted cotton ball or tp square. 

Repeat until offending label/logo is gone.

Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Larry m on March 17, 2025, 10:21:14 PM
0000 fine steel wool or light finishing grade of sand paper.
Have patience, it will come off. It's worked every time for me without damaging the finish of the shaft.
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: BUCKY on March 18, 2025, 06:58:04 AM
Acetone doesnt harm carbon?
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Vroomvroom on March 18, 2025, 10:04:58 AM
I’m not an expert on it. I have used it to remove glue from wraps. As well as after cutting arrows, using it to swab inside. No issues but I do see google says it can break down resins etc. I know when I’ve used it. I mostly swabbed inside the arrow with a Q-tip.  It evaporates nearly instantly so I’m sure no issues , but I wouldn’t leave it submersed overnight. 
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Wheels2 on March 18, 2025, 10:20:21 AM
I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: BigStriper on March 18, 2025, 07:35:00 PM
Not sure what I used Alcohol or Acetone with steel wool but I got it all off and it didn't hurt the shafts. Looked like a wood arrow when I was done.    Kurt
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Tim Finley on March 18, 2025, 08:05:54 PM
Steel wool and acetone will take it off but it takes some rubbing make sure you use latex gloves not Vinal
Title: Re: Arrow label removal
Post by: Buck350 on March 21, 2025, 04:26:01 PM
Quote from: Wheels2 on March 18, 2025, 10:20:21 AM
I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.

My thoughts also.