I ordered a spin-rite cresting machine and very good brushes, and want to get the best supplies to crest carbon arrows to begin with. I made a short list of what I think will work
I am going to use dip tubes. Can someone suggest a good paint to get that I can use testers paint over and which sealer to cover it with.
I am getting confused looking at all the options.
Thanks for any suggestions
I know what did not work for me. My Fletch Laq paints would not stick. I tried some pretty intense prepping of shafts. Finally after asking for help here was told more than likely was the coating or the make up of shaft material. I was trying to cap dip the CE Heritage shafts.
It seems from what I have read here most guys spray their shafts. I use Rustolem 2X paint for outdoors furniture.
Bohning paints have always worked for me.
I've been using Testors model car paint and it works well.
Spray enamel for my caps and testors for model paint for cresting. Good luck. I use scotch brite to remove the arrow logo also, then clean with 99% alcohol.
Long-time Bohning guy here, and my only complaints were r/t solvent odors. I've had completely excellent results with Bohning, but I always took care to be sure my shafts were buffed and cleaned before dipping or cresting.
Last year I tried True North paint products and had extremely nice results. I used their primer, dip paints and cresting paints. These are all water-based products and odor-free. More coats of paint were needed, and I found that you cannot hurry the process. I took my time and ended up with good finishes.
Thanks for the great advice. Just placed an order, very excited to get to work and learn the craft.