Removing Carbon Labels

PatriarchArcher · June 06, 2011, 03:42:00 PM

I have a set of Predator carbons and I want to remove the factory labeling. Is there an easy way to do this? I have tried paint thinner with no luck.

Nathan Killen · June 06, 2011, 03:45:00 PM

Asatone works good for me !

reddogge · June 06, 2011, 03:46:00 PM

I use acetone and 0000 steel wool.

Reaper TN · June 06, 2011, 04:40:00 PM

I have some older model CE Predator II's and I used acetone to remove the graphics. Worked great! The newer Predators have a different graphic on them, probably will work on them too.

Easykeeper · June 06, 2011, 04:43:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by reddogge:
I use acetone and 0000 steel wool.

This has worked for me, at least on Easton shafts.

June 06, 2011, 04:44:00 PM

lacuer thinner and steel wool or a terry cloth towel, thats what i use.

PaddyMac · June 06, 2011, 04:49:00 PM

I suggest at least trying dishwashing detergent (Dawn) and water with abrasion from a green pot scrubber or 0000 steel wool. Works like a charm on Gold Tips.

mikebiz · June 06, 2011, 09:37:00 PM

I did a dozen of the new Predator II shafts a month or so ago. 0000 steel wool soaked in non-acetone nail polish remover worked well. Also worked on my CE Heritage shafts.

When researching this myself I read quite a few posts that caution the use of acetone on carbon shafts. Could potentially weaken the carbon fibers, but I doubt a quick rub down would do much damage. My mom had the non-acetone stuff so that's what I used.

PatriarchArcher · June 06, 2011, 09:38:00 PM

Thanks for the input!

WPAtrapper · June 06, 2011, 09:45:00 PM

I had some Terminators with a really ugly label. I got out my Bohning fletching stripper and it removed them in no time at all and didn't damage the camo finish.

jhg · June 06, 2011, 10:17:00 PM

But be sure to record the spine on it someplace. You will be glad you did and don't ask how I know this.

Joshua, with more than one set of carbons, same brand, same style, different spine.

jamesh76 · June 08, 2011, 03:36:00 AM

I typically used acetone and a wrag on goldtips. I also read a post a while back that acetone would not get the label off and they ended up using dawn dish soap and a plastic scrubber.

SEMO_HUNTER · June 08, 2011, 05:48:00 AM

I just scratched the label off one of my Gold Tips with the edge of a pair of real small scissors that I use for trimming up feathers. It came off rather easily.

Al Dean · June 08, 2011, 07:30:00 AM

I used 400 wet dry sandpaper on GT and CE heritage. Takes about 10 seconds and makes feathers stick real well also.

PaddyMac · June 08, 2011, 05:15:00 PM

James, that was me. I discovered it by washing the acetone off.

Butchie · June 08, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

Goof Off and a Scotch Brite pad on my Trad Only's. Worked like a charm!

Gary Logsdon · June 08, 2011, 11:01:00 PM

I dissolve and wipe off the decals on my Axis shafts with Goo Gone Xtreme. Great stuff!

PatriarchArcher · June 13, 2011, 09:00:00 PM

Thanks for the help. I used 00 Steel wool and fingernail remover. The labels came right off.

TxAg · July 19, 2012, 12:22:00 AM

I used acetone this evening thanks to a friendly tip from a tradganger. Rubbed some on a cloth and went to wiping. Worked great and takes about 20 seconds per arrow

Reaper TN · July 19, 2012, 08:26:00 AM

I have some of the older CE Predator II arrows, a quick wipedown with acetone on a rag is all it took to completely remove the labels.