Is lacquer paint the only way to go when dipping and cresting arrows? I cant find white lacquer in anything but gallon cans.I could use some experienced advice. Thanks for the help!
No, lacquer is not the only option. Many use simple spray paints and crest with testors model paint. I know of some that use water based paints for both the dip and crest.
I use Bohning lacquers, so I cant be too specific with other paints. I just havent used enough other stuff to have an opinion.
The main thing to do is make sure that everything you end up using is compatible.
BP
I like the water based also. I'll usually wipe the whole arrow with it if it's for the kids. Orange is good for the kids. It's not a bright, shiney color like other paints, though.
Oil based house, and trim paints, I've used them for years. Testors for cresting. Water based poly over the cresting for protection.
Jim
Spray paint for cap "dip",and testors paint for the cresting work. :thumbsup:
Dipping is WAY too messy for me.
Don,
Try Three Rivers Archery (They are a sponsor here... Just click on the link above)for options. I have used Bohning products exclusively for the past 20 years... Until I finally tried the 3 Rivers products a month ago! The lacquer offered by 3 Rivers is only 1/3 of the smell of the Bohning products! You don't have to buy a gallon either... Look at the recommended capacities on the Little Dipper tubes...
I use Rustoleum and Krylon spray for the Crowns, Testors and Rustoleum for cresting, minwax stains and Hellmsman Spar urethane for the finish. Very little odor, the laquers realy smell.
Eric
Thanks to all for the tips. I am new to the Trad Gang. Very much impressed by the willingness to share your knowledge and experiences. Thanks again,Don
That ole Jim Curlee been making some great arrows for a LONG time, He is the one that got me lined out on what to use. Good guy right there. Buy the way, Howdy Jim. Nice of you to help(as always). I still got some of the last set I got from you, Darn things wont get crooked for me tho. I am not used to that, how am I sposed to hit anything?
Chuck
spray paint all the way
rustoleum spray paint dip and testors model paint crest
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more spray dip testors crest
polycrylics clear coat (waterbased)
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Nice
I do the acrylic spray cap and testor's model paint crest. I then use Minwax Wipe On Poly and I wipe it on, not dip.
Dang Richard, Those are some AWESOME ARRA'S!! :clapper:
GangStarr they are some serious worked up arrows. :clapper:
Gangstar-that's as nice as it gets! Hat's off to ya'.
Nice arrows, like that pink and green alot!! :thumbsup:
thanx guyz
Bohning Products, IMHO of Course, are Over Priced and Over Rated. Especially when there are SO Many Alternatives Now that werent Around Before.
How about this anyone? I stain, then dip one coat of poly. Question is the crown/cap paint. If I don't want to spray on, and don't want to dip, has anyone used one of those foam brushes to just steel wool the poly, then paint the cap on with a foam brush? How did it turn out? thanks
Have always Taped and Papered, Like a Window, then Sprayed mine without Trouble, sorry cant help ya there. Interesting idea though!!