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Title: Broadhead Rust
Post by: jvhunter on September 08, 2011, 07:20:00 PM
What should I use to keep my broadheads from geting rust on the sharpened edges?
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: CAT22 on September 08, 2011, 07:22:00 PM
VASELINE.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Jake Diebolt on September 08, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
I've also heard of people using chapstick. 3rivers sells a coating called protect-a-edge for that purpose too.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: mahantango on September 08, 2011, 07:44:00 PM
Been using Chapstick for years.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Rob W. on September 08, 2011, 07:59:00 PM
Chapstick here.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: frank bullitt on September 08, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
The wife's clear fingernail polish!

Sharpie.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: YORNOC on September 08, 2011, 08:36:00 PM
A product called "Reel Magic" works great too. Made to spray fishing reels and line. It dries totally odorless, I think its a silicone base. But it doesnt leave residue and I respray whenever I touch up the heads. Leaves a very slick finish.
Before this, I used corn oil, chapstick or beeswax.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: 1kwikstik on September 08, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
2x Vaseline
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: lilbobby on September 08, 2011, 08:59:00 PM
I use string wax, works for me!
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: TxAg on September 08, 2011, 09:55:00 PM
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Originally posted by lilbobby:
I use string wax, works for me!
I used some recently. Figured whyt not. I can always just melt it off.

Shouldn't hurt anything, right?
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: LA Trapper on September 08, 2011, 10:24:00 PM
Vaseline, used it for years.  Kind of like cosmoline on a gun.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Walt Francis on September 08, 2011, 11:22:00 PM
Sharpie  felt tipped pen.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Bjorn on September 08, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
I dip mine in vaseline while they are still warm from the glue.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: BWD on September 09, 2011, 12:26:00 AM
X2 on the sharpie.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: TDHunter on September 09, 2011, 01:16:00 AM
x4 on the vaseline
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: rdoggsilva on September 09, 2011, 01:46:00 AM
x5 with vaseline
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: superkodiak on September 09, 2011, 09:24:00 AM
run them through a fat critter. =) jk jk. silicone base for me. =)
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on September 09, 2011, 12:56:00 PM
I use a thin coating of WD40 or honing oil.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Charlie Lamb on September 09, 2011, 01:33:00 PM
Same as Jason.    :thumbsup:  

If you're going to use Vaseline, make sure and wipe it off after applying so there's no excess.... I've heard it can have coagulating properties.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Mike Vines on September 09, 2011, 01:37:00 PM
I just use a black sharpie marker.  Sime and does the trick and will not leave a residue inside your quiver.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: njloco on September 09, 2011, 01:58:00 PM
What ever you use, watch the chemical content of the product, and don't use silicone.

I use string wax made from bees wax.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Terry Lightle on September 09, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
Chapstick for years on mine
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: dave19113 on September 09, 2011, 07:17:00 PM
I just spray em with silicone spray...same thing i use on my gun....doesnt attract dirt
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on September 10, 2011, 08:18:00 AM
Move to a drier climate   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: VTer on September 10, 2011, 08:21:00 AM
Wintergreen chapstick!
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: frassettor on September 10, 2011, 10:39:00 AM
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Originally posted by CAT22:
VASELINE.
I wouldn't use VASELINE because its a blood clotter, and wouldn't want that on my broadheads. I never knew that till last year, good tid bit though.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: drags on September 10, 2011, 04:52:00 PM
Been using a black Sharpie followed by a thin coat of Vaseline applied with a Q-Tip for years.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: Michigan Mark on September 10, 2011, 10:30:00 PM
Nothing, hit em with a file if needed.
Title: Re: Broadhead Rust
Post by: macksdad on September 11, 2011, 08:04:00 AM
Beeswax