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Author Topic: Removing Carbon Labels  (Read 438 times)

Offline PatriarchArcher

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Removing Carbon Labels
« on: June 06, 2011, 03:42:00 PM »
I have a set of Predator carbons and I want to remove the factory labeling. Is there an easy way to do this? I have tried paint thinner with no luck.
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Offline Nathan Killen

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2011, 03:45:00 PM »
Asatone works good for me !
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Offline reddogge

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2011, 03:46:00 PM »
I use acetone and 0000 steel wool.
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Offline Reaper TN

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2011, 04:40:00 PM »
I have some older model CE Predator II's and I used acetone to remove the graphics.  Worked great!  The newer Predators have a different graphic on them, probably will work on them too.
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Offline Easykeeper

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2011, 04:43:00 PM »
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Originally posted by reddogge:
I use acetone and 0000 steel wool.
This has worked for me, at least on Easton shafts.
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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2011, 04:44:00 PM »
lacuer thinner and steel wool or a terry cloth towel, thats what i use.
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Offline PaddyMac

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2011, 04:49:00 PM »
I suggest at least trying dishwashing detergent (Dawn) and water with abrasion from a green pot scrubber or 0000 steel wool. Works like a charm on Gold Tips.
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Offline mikebiz

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2011, 09:37:00 PM »
I did a dozen of the new Predator II shafts a month or so ago.  0000 steel wool soaked in non-acetone nail polish remover worked well.  Also worked on my CE Heritage shafts.  

When researching this myself I read quite a few posts that caution the use of acetone on carbon shafts.  Could potentially weaken the carbon fibers, but I doubt a quick rub down would do much damage.  My mom had the non-acetone stuff so that's what I used.
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Offline PatriarchArcher

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2011, 09:38:00 PM »
Thanks for the input!
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Offline WPAtrapper

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2011, 09:45:00 PM »
I had some Terminators with a really ugly label. I got out my Bohning fletching stripper and it removed them in no time at all and didn't damage the camo finish.
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Offline jhg

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2011, 10:17:00 PM »
But be sure to record the spine on it someplace.  You will be glad you did and don't ask how I know this.

Joshua, with more than one set of carbons, same brand, same style, different spine.
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Offline jamesh76

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #11 on: June 08, 2011, 03:36:00 AM »
I typically used acetone and a wrag on goldtips.  I also read a post a while back that acetone would not get the label off and they ended up using dawn dish soap and a plastic scrubber.
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Offline SEMO_HUNTER

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #12 on: June 08, 2011, 05:48:00 AM »
I just scratched the label off one of my Gold Tips with the edge of a pair of real small scissors that I use for trimming up feathers. It came off rather easily.
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Offline Al Dean

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #13 on: June 08, 2011, 07:30:00 AM »
I used 400 wet dry sandpaper on GT and CE heritage.  Takes about 10 seconds and makes feathers stick real well also.
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Offline PaddyMac

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »
James, that was me. I discovered it by washing the acetone off.    :biglaugh:
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Offline Butchie

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2011, 05:40:00 PM »
Goof Off and a Scotch Brite pad on my Trad Only's.  Worked like a charm!
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Offline Gary Logsdon

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #16 on: June 08, 2011, 11:01:00 PM »
I dissolve and wipe off the decals on my Axis shafts with Goo Gone Xtreme.  Great stuff!
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Offline PatriarchArcher

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #17 on: June 13, 2011, 09:00:00 PM »
Thanks for the help. I used 00 Steel wool and fingernail remover. The labels came right off.
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Offline TxAg

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #18 on: July 19, 2012, 12:22:00 AM »
I used acetone this evening thanks to a friendly tip from a tradganger. Rubbed some on a cloth and went to wiping. Worked great and takes about 20 seconds per arrow
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Offline Reaper TN

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Re: Removing Carbon Labels
« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2012, 08:26:00 AM »
I have some of the older CE Predator II arrows, a quick wipedown with acetone on a rag is all it took to completely remove the labels.
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