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Title: Cresting paint
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 19, 2008, 08:25:00 PM
Hey guys just putting the finishing touched on my homemade cresting lathe. I was wondering what paint you use. I don't want to wait on a mail order from a supplier. I wouldn't mind just going top a hardware store and find something.


Thanks;


Joe b!
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: shaft slinger on January 19, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
i use Testers the small bottles that they use to paint models, airplanes and cars, can get it at waley world or about any place, get enamel it works great
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: dnovo on January 19, 2008, 08:35:00 PM
I just use Testors enamel paint for model cars. It works well and is reasonably priced.
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: AkDan on January 19, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
I use testers also..have used some of bobs water based cresting paints..they do work well but the silver and gold seems to thin out to fast for my liking.....never have quite got the hang of using it.  The testers is just to dog gone easy, and no shipping!
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: dino on January 19, 2008, 08:36:00 PM
I think you can find testors at walmart.
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: Barney on January 19, 2008, 08:48:00 PM
Plasti-kote odds 'n' ends fast dry enamel.Walmart also, I think.

Paint pens work well too.
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 19, 2008, 10:49:00 PM
This paint won't harm carbon arrows will it????  Thanks guys
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: Grey Taylor on January 19, 2008, 11:45:00 PM
I get good results with water-based acrylic craft paints.  Hundreds of colors to choose from, water clean-up, and on sale they're about $.50 a bottle.

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/GreyTaylor/Custom2004.jpg)

Guy
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 20, 2008, 01:12:00 AM
Thanks Grey, I'm going to a Craft store tomorrow and pick up some good brushes and paint. Sure are some nice looking arrows you have there!
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: John C Keith on January 20, 2008, 01:19:00 AM
Could you post a pic of your lathe?
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: Grey Taylor on January 20, 2008, 01:56:00 AM
Thanks, Joseph!  That's a new design I'm working on and I really like the results.
Don't scrimp on brushes.  I got mine at an art supply store because the craft store didn't have a good enough selection.  Not too big a deal for painting big pieces but those little lines really need a good brush for the best results.
Also, be sure you let the paint cure before clear coating.  Dry to the touch is way different from cure.  I give at least a day of good conditions; low temp or high humidity can retard curing and it would be a good idea to give some more curing time.

Guy
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 20, 2008, 02:03:00 AM
Grey, What kind of clear coating are you putting on?? I didn't think I needed to do this??


John I'll post pics tomorrow, I don't have any in my machine to upload yet! Kinda late for me to start a new task like that!
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: Grey Taylor on January 20, 2008, 02:12:00 AM
I use gasket lacquer.  It's probably six of one and half a dozen of the other for cresting before or after clear coating.  I only make wood arrows and decided to clear coat after cresting.  If you're making carbon arrows I'm sure they'll be fine with no clear coat, the acrylic paints are pretty durable.

Guy
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 20, 2008, 02:25:00 AM
Thanks again, I hope you don't mind but I;m using that picture as my new desktop on my computer for a while. Once again, very nice!
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: Grey Taylor on January 20, 2008, 02:38:00 AM
Do I mind?
I'm flattered as hell!

Guy
Title: Re: Cresting paint
Post by: rockz on January 21, 2008, 12:14:00 AM
I am a bit challenged when it comes to cresting with a brush. I can never get it even.

I use the Testers Paint Pens with awesome results.

I then dip the arrow with clear polyeurathane as a clearcoat to protect the crest.