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Title: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Wyostikbo on April 05, 2013, 07:02:00 PM

I have seen this posted before, but when I search for it I can't find it. Can anybody give me an idea what method works best to remove the printing on the shaft. I remember something about acetone or lacquer thinner just want to make sure.
Thanks,
Brent

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Craig on April 05, 2013, 07:08:00 PM

I use steel wool and acidtone

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Post by: dhermon85 on April 05, 2013, 07:28:00 PM

Fingernail polish remover

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Onions on April 05, 2013, 07:54:00 PM

Goof Off and a paper towel works great for me

chris <><

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: wapiti on April 05, 2013, 08:51:00 PM

Haven't found anything that readily removes the labels on CE Heritage shafts. Acetone works well on others.

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Drewster on April 05, 2013, 08:58:00 PM

I've found that acetone and a cloth works for most shafts.  Steel wool is a little aggressive for the finish on shafts unless you encounter some really tough paint or ink.  Sometimes I'll wrap the shaft with an acetone soaked cloth for a few minutes if it's really hard to get the logo off.  Fingernail polish is about 98% acetone.  Wear rubber gloves with acetone so it doesn't soak into your skin.  And be careful.  Acetone is highly flammable.

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Bladepeek on April 05, 2013, 08:58:00 PM

I just stripped a batch of CE Heritage shafts using acetone. Took a little rubbing, but it came off. I did a dozen in less than 1/2 hour.

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on April 06, 2013, 01:13:00 AM

Just use a knife and gently s rape them off.  I have done dozens this way with no problems.  I hate labels on arrows:(

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Post by: Richie on April 06, 2013, 02:23:00 AM

Acetone works on gts

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Post by: Flying Dutchman on April 06, 2013, 04:20:00 AM

I use Brillo soap pads for my Gold Tip Traditionals. After the soap worked in little bit, it goes great!

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Post by: m midd on April 06, 2013, 05:46:00 AM

Testors paint thinner works good also

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Post by: buckeyebowhunter on April 06, 2013, 07:29:00 AM

Like turkeyfootgirl said, For CX heritage shafts especially, I use a dull knife and just scrape off whatever paint, or old cresting. Then use a little acetone to get the remaining off. Just be careful using the knife as a scraper   :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Butchie on April 06, 2013, 08:27:00 AM

Goo Gone or the like works well...easy.

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: on April 06, 2013, 09:32:00 AM

I use acetone on an old rag for my Gold Tip black shafts.

Bisch

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Wyostikbo on April 06, 2013, 10:01:00 AM

Thanks for all the great ideas. I will give it a shot today.
Brent

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: Craig on April 06, 2013, 07:26:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by wapiti:
Haven't found anything that readily removes the labels on CE Heritage shafts. Acetone works well on others.

It used to and then they change there label.

Title: Re: Removing the Printing on Carbons?
Post by: bigbadjon on April 07, 2013, 11:03:00 AM

Goo Gone, Goof Off, Oops, and similar work the best because the don't evaporate so fast. Acetone works but you usually have to soak it for awhile. The only shaft I've had trouble with is Victory with ICE. The decals come off easily but there is usually an outline left.