arrow cresting

[stack]

What paint do you use to crest your arrow when using gasket lacquer as your sealer? I tried using Testors paint but it pulls when I pull the arrow thru the gasket.

Thanks Stack

[BAK]

You can't use a lacquer based paint over an enamel.    I always crest with testors paints but I seal them with some form of water based poly.

[rraming]

After I crest, I let it dry overnight, then use water based spray poly over crest, let dry 1/2 day or overnight, then dip in tube. Will only run if you miss a spot. I use true north paints, used to use whisper winds paints, they are water based.  Too many Testor paints to choose from and never had any luck guessing, the ones I bought reacted poorly with what I do.

[M60gunner]

When I used GL as a top coat I used Bohning Fletch Laq cresting paints. I also used paints for model RC cars. It was Laq based as well. Don’t know if later is still available?

[M60gunner]

I forgot, 3Rivers sells GL products. Check their website.

[Pointer]

I generally just let it dry overnight and then use some water based poly in a spray can

[Deno]

I dip in water based poly also.

Deno

[hitman]

I do mine the same way as RRAMING. The spray poly keeps your cresting from running when you dip them.