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Author Topic: Spray painting shafts  (Read 362 times)

Offline Yaak

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Spray painting shafts
« on: May 02, 2008, 10:53:00 AM »
Anyone use spray paint instead of dipping shafts? Those that have this experience, do you use primer first or just spray the shaft with the color that you want?

Also, dipping or spray painting the shafts would have any effect on the spine? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Offline loco_cacahuate

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 10:58:00 AM »
I've used spray paint on alum shafts, with no problem, just be sure to use the glossy. If it effected spine, I sure didn't notice enough to make any difference.
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Offline Tim Fishell

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 11:06:00 AM »
Yup I have used spray paint for crown on woodies before.  It works good.  I tape the shaft below and spray the top.
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Offline Yaak

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 11:19:00 AM »
Thanks! I'll give it a try.

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Offline twosheds

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 11:27:00 AM »
I spray paint my carbons. Just tape off what you want and spray in light misting coats.  Works great. I use fletch tape because fletch-tite eats the paint. Tripper
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Offline Over&Under

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 02:54:00 PM »
I do the same as twosheds.  I use the epoxy appliance paint, and boy does it hold up well and holds the fletch tape good too.

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Offline A.S.

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #6 on: May 02, 2008, 04:32:00 PM »
I do the same as above, but fletch with Duco---it works great.

Offline LBOW

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #7 on: May 02, 2008, 06:47:00 PM »
I spray paint my wood shafts just to get a different design. Hang and spin, tape and spray the designs are endless the collors also. mjust play around!!!!!MIKE
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Offline Billy

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2008, 12:59:00 PM »
bad pic, some ideas though..
 
these are carbons...
cleaned with alcohol, and sprayed with hardware store brand paints.
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Offline Jedimaster

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2008, 08:54:00 PM »
Billy, looks like Santa took up archery.  Look out reindeer!  I do like the creativity.  Maybe I can do some of those.  The kids would love 'em.
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Offline ken denton

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Re: Spray painting shafts
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2008, 09:15:00 PM »
I used Krylon on Gold Tips and Duco and it did fine, but when I used it on Beeman MFX it did not stick.That was with 5 coats. Better try it on the carbon you are using and also the glue type. I love Duco and it works on bare shafts. Ken
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