Should I clean warps

[T Sunstone]

Never have used wraps before and I know to clean the arrow first but do I need to clean the wraps before gluing the feathers on? Thanks.

[8upbowhunter]

I like to give mine a quick wipe with denatured alcohol first. I also use a q-tip and clean the base of the feather with the alcohol. Had a batch of feathers that would not adhere in about a 1" spot for some reason, cleaned that batch with alcohol and tried again and never had a problem with them since.

[Warden609]

Never cleaned mine. Just glued feathers and rolled on, but nothing wrong with the extra preparation.

[Bladepeek]

Since I've probably handled the wraps while applying them, I use a little alcohol on a piece of paper towel to wipe them and also wipe the base of the feather after it's in the clamp. Probably not necessary, but I have never had a feather come loose and I use fletch tape.

[stagetek]

If your hands are clean while you're handling them I wouldn't bother.

[M60gunner]

I never gave cleaning the wraps a thought until now. I crest mine and apply water based poly over them. Probably why I did not think about cleaning them. But I do have some "customs" so will keep this mind when I make wife's next arrows.
Thanks for bringing this subject up.
Tom M

[old_goat2]

I do, but don't know if it's needed. But my feathers always stick forever, but I have had problems with wild turkey, maybe I'll clean the feathers too like was mentioned!

[Roy from Pa]

The wild turkey feathers most likely have more oil in them than the man made feathers do.

[JRY309]

I like to wipe my wraps with a damp paper towel before fletching.