Spray Paint & Arrow Caps???

[TradBrewSC]

Hey Guys,

How many of you are using spray paint Vs. dip for your arrow caps on carbons?

I saw a youtube video on this and looked pretty legit!

I am in the process of giving up the wraps, and going to start splicing and cresting so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

[Alexander Traditional]

I tried spray paint once,and they looked great. I got away from it because I found that they didn't stick very good,and I would lose a feather what seemed like  too easily. I got away from wraps also,they seemed like more of a pain to me. They would come up a lot of the time right where they overlap for me,and I did prep them right. I just put it right on the carbon now,and they haven't come off yet.

[reddogge]

I use Krylon Fusion and lightly sand and clean with acetone before spraying. It sticks well and holds up fantastic. Am still shooting arrows I made 4 years ago.

[TradBrewSC]

Originally posted by reddogge:
I use Krylon Fusion and lightly sand and clean with acetone before spraying. It sticks well and holds up fantastic. Am still shooting arrows I made 4 years ago.

I think that is what the guy in the youtube video was using.

Spray paint just seems so much easier than dipping..

thanks for the info so far guys!

[TradBrewSC]

reddogge,

Do you think the Krylon Fusion would work well on Aluminum, or better yet FMJ's?

thank you.

[Shawn Rackley]

I have been using rustoleum "painters touch 2x ultra cover" . seem to have held up well with me spraying minwax fast drying poly clear gloss spray, on them. I fine steel wool the area first. And clean with acetone. Then spray one light coat. Let that dry a day. I then spray another coat to even everything out. Let that dry a day. Then i crest with model paint. I then let that dry for at least 24 hrs, maybe longer. Then spray a couple coats of poly. Let those dry a day. Lol theeeeen you're ready to fletch up. I have had issue with Feathers fall off before with sprays etc. But using this method and this paint. I have not "yet" only been doing it for several months. But it makes a good looking arrow. Hope this helps

[pockets]

I only cap wood shafts......I spray on a sealer coat of clear Krylon, cap with plain old white primer from a can, then finish with a coat of Krylon clear. Looks good and there are no issues with feathers coming off.

[reddogge]

Originally posted by TradBrewSC:
reddogge,

Do you think the Krylon Fusion would work well on Aluminum, or better yet FMJ's?

thank you.

Yes, I painted some autumn orange for my son's arrows and they held up just fine. I used plain old Krylon but did the sanding and prep first. Also mask your cap off so you don't get overspray. I put a ring of tape with a small paper towel skirt.

PS- After cresting I seal the whole cap area with a couple of coats of Wipe On Poly. Very Important step.

[TradBrewSC]

Thanks For posting guys!

Great info!

[sancoon]

I agree with Shawn, I do my alluminums the same way and I've been using fletch tape for my feathers without any issues. I do a lot of stump shooting and letting everything dry really good before applying my feathers makes a difference.

[M60gunner]

I also have used the Rustolem 2X for outdoor furniture. It goes on like an enamel. I use waterbased poly over my crests and NPV glue for feathers.
Only complaint I have about spray is the mess and the waste. Seems like more paint goes into the air than on shafts. I only paint this way on carbons, I never could get them to dip. My days with paint for cap are numbered, I prefer cap wraps on my carbons and alum shafts.

[two4hooking]

I use oil based rustoleum in the can and wipe it on with a foam brush.  No need for sealer and it is hard and tough.  Can goes a long way too.  Duco sticks great.  3 or 4 coats and sand between.

 

[Pointer]

All the time...only way I cap now. I top coat with some varnish to protect the color and use fletching tape al Fletch Tite. No issues and when I want to change feathers I can use a de-fletching tool without hurting the arrow. I'll need to paint again but that's no big deal.

[sancoon]

I agree with Shawn, I do my alluminums the same way and I've been using fletch tape for my feathers without any issues. I do a lot of stump shooting and letting everything dry really good before applying my feathers makes a difference.

[Jakeemt]

I have used spray paint with good success. Make sure you use good quality tape or the lines will be fuzzy. Otherwise no issues.