Quick question...gotta get Insert Iron off my arrows!

[highpoint forge]

I was sloppy with some Insert Iron while building up a dozen CE Heritage 250s. I used too much. Long story short, I needed to remove the brass inserts in an emergency, and now I want to clean off the goop left on the arrows.

Help? What dissolves this stuff and won't ruin the arrows?

[Paul Mattson]

First off what's insert iron?  If it's glue scrape it off with a box or pocket knife.  If you are careful you wont hurt the finish.

[FerretWYO]

Scrape it off. That is some good stuff.

[Stumpkiller]

I'd never heard of it, either.  It's a Bohning cement.  According to the MSDS information it is a polyurethane structural adhesive, so acetone will soften if not remove it . . . eventually.  Probably do some harm to the shafts, also.

Try some nail polish remover - a softer alternative to acetone.

[lpcjon2]

Is the inside diameter of the shaft the same as a .22 cal wire or plastic bore brush? if so get one I would do a plastic one first and put it into your speed drill and take it slow and insert it into the end of the shaft and scrape it off with that.

[rraming]

It removes with heat - also allows you to remove inserts with heat - designed that way and says so on the package - it's good stuff

[highpoint forge]

Sorry I think it's called Point Iron? It's gummy and on the outside of the arrow, and has picked up dirt and blackened. I will wiped down with acetone....let y'all know.

[lpcjon2]

Acetone and a green scratch pad would work for the outside.