Cresting paint

[BowHuntingFool]

Hey guys just putting the finishing touched on my homemade cresting lathe. I was wondering what paint you use. I don't want to wait on a mail order from a supplier. I wouldn't mind just going top a hardware store and find something.


Thanks;


Joe b!

[shaft slinger]

i use Testers the small bottles that they use to paint models, airplanes and cars, can get it at waley world or about any place, get enamel it works great

[dnovo]

I just use Testors enamel paint for model cars. It works well and is reasonably priced.

[AkDan]

I use testers also..have used some of bobs water based cresting paints..they do work well but the silver and gold seems to thin out to fast for my liking.....never have quite got the hang of using it.  The testers is just to dog gone easy, and no shipping!

[dino]

I think you can find testors at walmart.

[Barney]

Plasti-kote odds 'n' ends fast dry enamel.Walmart also, I think.

Paint pens work well too.

[BowHuntingFool]

This paint won't harm carbon arrows will it????  Thanks guys

[Grey Taylor]

I get good results with water-based acrylic craft paints.  Hundreds of colors to choose from, water clean-up, and on sale they're about $.50 a bottle.

 

Guy

[BowHuntingFool]

Thanks Grey, I'm going to a Craft store tomorrow and pick up some good brushes and paint. Sure are some nice looking arrows you have there!

[John C Keith]

Could you post a pic of your lathe?

[Grey Taylor]

Thanks, Joseph!  That's a new design I'm working on and I really like the results.
Don't scrimp on brushes.  I got mine at an art supply store because the craft store didn't have a good enough selection.  Not too big a deal for painting big pieces but those little lines really need a good brush for the best results.
Also, be sure you let the paint cure before clear coating.  Dry to the touch is way different from cure.  I give at least a day of good conditions; low temp or high humidity can retard curing and it would be a good idea to give some more curing time.

Guy

[BowHuntingFool]

Grey, What kind of clear coating are you putting on?? I didn't think I needed to do this??


John I'll post pics tomorrow, I don't have any in my machine to upload yet! Kinda late for me to start a new task like that!

[Grey Taylor]

I use gasket lacquer.  It's probably six of one and half a dozen of the other for cresting before or after clear coating.  I only make wood arrows and decided to clear coat after cresting.  If you're making carbon arrows I'm sure they'll be fine with no clear coat, the acrylic paints are pretty durable.

Guy

[BowHuntingFool]

Thanks again, I hope you don't mind but I;m using that picture as my new desktop on my computer for a while. Once again, very nice!

[Grey Taylor]

Do I mind?
I'm flattered as hell!

Guy

[rockz]

I am a bit challenged when it comes to cresting with a brush. I can never get it even.

 I use the Testers Paint Pens with awesome results.

I then dip the arrow with clear polyeurathane as a clearcoat to protect the crest.