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Title: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: NativeArcher on January 21, 2007, 05:05:00 PM

Just looking for some feed back if anyone has used the gasket lacquer dipping systems. any pros or cons would be appreciated.. thanks matt

Title: Re: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: Jwilliam on January 21, 2007, 05:18:00 PM

I just started using the gasket lacquer system, and it works great. I will probably never finish arrows another way again. It gives you a nice even finish,and it's really quick. I finished 2 dozen shafts in no time at all.

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Post by: Grey Taylor on January 21, 2007, 09:39:00 PM

I've been using it for a few years and love it.  I can finish coating an arrow and be ready to fletch it in two hours instead of waiting a day for each coat to dry.
Some people say that the coating doesn't hold up in wet or damp conditions but that doesn't concern me since I hunt primarily in the desert.  Besides, push come to shove I wouldn't hesitate to shoot an arrow with flaking coating if the opportunity came up.

Guy

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Post by: LBR on January 21, 2007, 10:04:00 PM

GL never held up any time for me.  Humidity is high here in MS, and I tried every hint I could find on making it work better, but no luck.  I use an epoxy finish now--not as fast as GL, but it's easy to do, cheap, and holds up better than any finish I've ever used.

Chad

Title: Re: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: Eric Krewson on January 22, 2007, 09:17:00 AM

I was in love with GL until the finish all my GL coated shafts started cracking. I now put a couple of coats of GL over epoxy acetone finish to keep my cresting from smearing and to make arrows pull easily from 3D targets. It doesn't crack when put over a good waterproof finish.

Title: Re: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: Steve H. on January 22, 2007, 02:07:00 PM

You don't have to use GL to use a gasket system.  True, GL is inferior as an arrow finish.  I use a gasket with Spar Urethane.

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Post by: NativeArcher on January 22, 2007, 06:15:00 PM

Thats a neat idea Steve.  thanks ... matt

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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2007, 06:35:00 PM

Steve, How fast does the Spar Urethane dry?

Title: Re: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: Steve H. on January 23, 2007, 06:37:00 PM

It really depend on temperature and humidity but slow.  In a warm dry place you can do a couple coats per day.

Title: Re: Gasket dipping system.
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2007, 06:40:00 PM

Ok thanks. I have never had problems with GL cracking or peeling and it's damp here in Pa.