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Title: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: Chain2 on June 26, 2016, 08:26:00 AM
I appear to be getting some residue from my foam targets on my Trad Only arrows. It's sticky and is also on my shelf. Cure? Prevention? I've been scrubbing all morning with dish soap. Thanks guys
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: Orion on June 26, 2016, 08:31:00 AM
A little denatured alcohol might work.  Might take the finish off as well, which usually happens from a lot of shooting anyway.
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: frank bullitt on June 26, 2016, 11:15:00 AM
WD 40 works. Lighter fluid, goo be gone.

Then apply some auto wax to the front half of the arrows or tire sheen product.
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: M60gunner on June 26, 2016, 11:17:00 AM
The DNA may work but I use acetone. To help keep the stuff off arrow I keep a bar of soap in my quiver. You know those small ones you get at a hotel/motel. I rub that on shaft. I also polish my arrows with car wax. That helps but the soap seems to last more shots. There are lube tubes available from the wheel bow suppliers that work. I found those messy and if you get it on your hands your hands slide on arrow when trying to get it out of target.
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: Pine on June 26, 2016, 11:34:00 AM
Prevention , dry bar of soap , rubbed on a dry washcloth . Rub that on the front half of the arrows .
Apply as needed .
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: Terry Green on June 26, 2016, 12:00:00 PM
wax when new.... then put "tire wet" over that....slicker than snot on a door nob and clean easy.....and penetrate better
Title: Re: Dirty build up on arrow ?
Post by: Chain2 on June 26, 2016, 12:24:00 PM
Thanks guys. I appreciate the help. 72 days until we leave for Wyoming. Trying to get everything perfect.