Author Topic: Arrow label removal (Read 1008 times)

Vroomvroom · « **on:** March 13, 2025, 07:47:51 PM »

I could remove the label on the gt trad classic xt’s but not the gt trads. Anyone with any tips?

Arctic Hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2025, 10:52:26 PM »

Acetone won’t take it off?

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #2 on:** March 14, 2025, 12:20:14 AM »

It did on classics. But on the regular gt traditionals, that blank writing it wouldn’t

Terry Green · « **Reply #3 on:** March 14, 2025, 07:55:03 AM »

Is it paint or a decal you are trying to remove?

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #4 on:** March 14, 2025, 10:36:05 AM »

I could remove all of this. Label on the classic xt

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #5 on:** March 14, 2025, 10:37:00 AM »

But I could not remove this label on the gt trad.

trad_bowhunter1965 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 14, 2025, 10:59:58 AM »

it could be shaft material and not a label.

Roger Norris · « **Reply #7 on:** March 14, 2025, 11:47:24 AM »

I use acetone and 4/0 steel wool

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #8 on:** March 14, 2025, 12:43:48 PM »

No doubt. It’s different between the two. One is easily removable with acetone. The other is like it’s part of the arrow finish. It’s fine. It is the better label of the two. I don’t like the big label in the classics. But it comes off. The traditionals is not so bad. But if it could have been removed those arrows look wood more so.

Terry Green · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2025, 03:15:58 PM »

Scrape away!!!!......

DONE IT MANY TIMES!!!!!

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #10 on:** March 14, 2025, 03:50:59 PM »

When I get home I’ll try it

Snow Crow · « **Reply #11 on:** March 14, 2025, 07:09:24 PM »

You could also try a 2" square of sandpaper: wrap the sandpaper around the shaft and use moderate finger pressure while concurrently sliding and rotating the labelled area of the shaft through the sandpaper.

Sand a thin layer off, clean up with an acetone wetted cotton ball or tp square.

Repeat until offending label/logo is gone.

Larry m · « **Reply #12 on:** March 17, 2025, 10:21:14 PM »

0000 fine steel wool or light finishing grade of sand paper.
Have patience, it will come off. It's worked every time for me without damaging the finish of the shaft.

BUCKY · « **Reply #13 on:** March 18, 2025, 06:58:04 AM »

Acetone doesnt harm carbon?

Vroomvroom · « **Reply #14 on:** March 18, 2025, 10:04:58 AM »

I’m not an expert on it. I have used it to remove glue from wraps. As well as after cutting arrows, using it to swab inside. No issues but I do see google says it can break down resins etc. I know when I’ve used it. I mostly swabbed inside the arrow with a Q-tip. It evaporates nearly instantly so I’m sure no issues , but I wouldn’t leave it submersed overnight.

Wheels2 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 18, 2025, 10:20:21 AM »

I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.

BigStriper · « **Reply #16 on:** March 18, 2025, 07:35:00 PM »

Not sure what I used Alcohol or Acetone with steel wool but I got it all off and it didn't hurt the shafts. Looked like a wood arrow when I was done. Kurt

Tim Finley · « **Reply #17 on:** March 18, 2025, 08:05:54 PM »

Steel wool and acetone will take it off but it takes some rubbing make sure you use latex gloves not Vinal

Buck350 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2025, 04:26:01 PM »

Quote from: Wheels2 on March 18, 2025, 10:20:21 AM

I guess it is a personal preference, but I don't see a practical reason for trying to remove labels at the risk of damaging the shafts.

My thoughts also.


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