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Title: can i remove old wood arrow finish?
Post by: $bowhunter$ on January 22, 2011, 04:56:00 PM
well i got some arrows and there mostly all have been finished. some solid orange some white caped and then a couple new shafts. is there any way to remove the old finish on the shafts without damageing them? i wanted my 1st batch of woodies all to match.almost forgot, there cedars


thanks,
steven
Title: Re: can i remove old wood arrow finish?
Post by: reddogge on January 22, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
Try Formby's Furniture Refinisher and a scotch brite pad.
Title: Re: can i remove old wood arrow finish?
Post by: $bowhunter$ on January 22, 2011, 05:35:00 PM
ill give that a try. anyone know of something i could use that id have layin around the housse? would sand paper work?
Title: Re: can i remove old wood arrow finish?
Post by: Jack Denbow on January 22, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
I have done it many times. I just put them in a dip tube and fill it with lacquer thinner, which will strip most any arrow finish, and after a few minutes just wipe off the old finish. You may have to put them back in if it all doesn't come off after the first soak.
Jack
Title: Re: can i remove old wood arrow finish?
Post by: Bjorn on January 22, 2011, 09:04:00 PM
Sanding is a lot of work and may affect spine. Wear rubber gloves and keep air circulating if you are stripping the finish with chemicals.