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Author Topic: Broadhead Rust  (Read 846 times)

Offline jvhunter

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Broadhead Rust
« on: September 08, 2011, 07:20:00 PM »
What should I use to keep my broadheads from geting rust on the sharpened edges?

Offline CAT22

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2011, 07:22:00 PM »
VASELINE.
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Offline Jake Diebolt

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #2 on: September 08, 2011, 07:23:00 PM »
I've also heard of people using chapstick. 3rivers sells a coating called protect-a-edge for that purpose too.

Offline mahantango

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #3 on: September 08, 2011, 07:44:00 PM »
Been using Chapstick for years.
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Offline Rob W.

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #4 on: September 08, 2011, 07:59:00 PM »
Chapstick here.
This stuff ain't no rocket surgery science!

Offline frank bullitt

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #5 on: September 08, 2011, 08:27:00 PM »
The wife's clear fingernail polish!

Sharpie.  :biglaugh:

Offline YORNOC

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2011, 08:36:00 PM »
A product called "Reel Magic" works great too. Made to spray fishing reels and line. It dries totally odorless, I think its a silicone base. But it doesnt leave residue and I respray whenever I touch up the heads. Leaves a very slick finish.
Before this, I used corn oil, chapstick or beeswax.
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Offline 1kwikstik

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2011, 08:53:00 PM »
2x Vaseline
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Offline lilbobby

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #8 on: September 08, 2011, 08:59:00 PM »
I use string wax, works for me!
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Offline TxAg

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #9 on: September 08, 2011, 09:55:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by lilbobby:
I use string wax, works for me!
I used some recently. Figured whyt not. I can always just melt it off.

Shouldn't hurt anything, right?

Offline LA Trapper

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #10 on: September 08, 2011, 10:24:00 PM »
Vaseline, used it for years.  Kind of like cosmoline on a gun.
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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #11 on: September 08, 2011, 11:22:00 PM »
Sharpie  felt tipped pen.
The broadhead used, regardless of how sharp, is nowhere as important as being able to place it in the correct spot.

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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2011, 11:56:00 PM »
I dip mine in vaseline while they are still warm from the glue.

Offline BWD

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #13 on: September 09, 2011, 12:26:00 AM »
X2 on the sharpie.
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Offline TDHunter

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2011, 01:16:00 AM »
x4 on the vaseline

Offline rdoggsilva

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #15 on: September 09, 2011, 01:46:00 AM »
x5 with vaseline

Offline superkodiak

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #16 on: September 09, 2011, 09:24:00 AM »
run them through a fat critter. =) jk jk. silicone base for me. =)

Offline Jason R. Wesbrock

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #17 on: September 09, 2011, 12:56:00 PM »
I use a thin coating of WD40 or honing oil.

Offline Charlie Lamb

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #18 on: September 09, 2011, 01:33:00 PM »
Same as Jason.    :thumbsup:  

If you're going to use Vaseline, make sure and wipe it off after applying so there's no excess.... I've heard it can have coagulating properties.
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Offline Mike Vines

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Re: Broadhead Rust
« Reply #19 on: September 09, 2011, 01:37:00 PM »
I just use a black sharpie marker.  Sime and does the trick and will not leave a residue inside your quiver.
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