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Title: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: Ryan D on March 11, 2008, 11:32:00 PM
Anyone used Scotchbrite pads for arrow finishing between coats of paint.  I know 0000 steel wool is preferred but would these scotchbrite pads work?  :)    :)
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: Paul Mattson on March 11, 2008, 11:39:00 PM
I always use the scotch pads.  They last longer than steel wool.  They also come in various grits.
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 12, 2008, 12:40:00 AM
I use them with gasket lacquer on every arrow I make.  I hit the shaft with 4/0 equivalent pad between either the 2nd and 3rd coats or 3rd and 4th coats.  They knock down any remnant roughness and let my final coat have a glass smooth finish.  They also work great to dull the shine if more of a matte finish is desired for hunting arrows.

Guy
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: sagebrush on March 12, 2008, 01:46:00 AM
I don't use anything between coats. I use Bohning products and just put them on top of the last one.I have been building arrows for 30 years and never had a problem. I might use one to take the shine off but that's it. Gary
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: Grey Taylor on March 12, 2008, 02:17:00 AM
Lots of ways to make chili.  I'm glad you like yours.  I'm perfectly happy with the way I make mine.

Guy
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: Ryan D on March 12, 2008, 02:39:00 AM
Thanks for the help guys!
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: d. ward on March 12, 2008, 06:53:00 AM
Hey Ryan yes,I buy them in bulk at wally world..another thought is the scotchbrite pad does not leave those gray colored marks behind like steelwool does.Steelwool will also leave a gray-ish colored dust on your new finish...bowdoc
Title: Re: Anyone used Scotchbrite pads??
Post by: arraflipper on March 12, 2008, 07:03:00 AM
They work great to sand between coats of finish and flex to get into tight spots.  It seems once you use them you keep finding another use for them.

Jim