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gold tip blems... what's up with that decal

Started by Oregon Okie, September 12, 2016, 12:56:00 PM

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Oregon Okie

Anybody else have a hard time getting the writing or decal or whatever it is off of the GT blems. I ordered my first set a while ago and took the acetone to it. I got most of a few removed after forever but it's not like any other writing I've ever tried to get off. Tried goof off, acetone, mineral spirits, whatever else I found laying around.
Just wondering if it's just me. I gave up and fletched some up and am just shooting them with the GIANT BLEMISH logo.
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Sam McMichael

I don't think the logo would bother me one way or the other. Deer can't read.
Sam

J. Cook

Hmmm... I've got a few dozen blems (both the wood grain and the Nugent ones) and have never had any issues getting the writing off with rubbing alcohol.
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reddogge

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Reaper TN

Lacquer thinner or acetone should take them right off.  Always worked for me.
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J. Cook

I will also add that I prefer to use a dull pocket knife to scrape most off first, then a quick wipe with alcohol.
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Mjolnir


Caboo


highlow

I shoot 'em and couldn't care less about the BLEMISHED decal. Can't see it when I'm shooting, doesn't affect the shot and like Sam said, the deer probably don't mind. A little obsessive if you ask me. But you didn't so disregard that last comment.
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bowhuntingrn

91% Alcohol and green scotchbrite pad works well for me. Does take a few minutes per arrow, but not bad.
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TealCoin

91% Alcohol and about 110% elbow grease. Just takes some time.

M60gunner

Acetone and 0000 steel wool. Just did some 15/35 I am making for wife.

Bladepeek

the 0000 steel wool sure speeds things up whether you use acetone or alcohol. I've carefully masked the spine marking (1535 or 3555) with some masking tape and removed all the other markings with no trouble at all.
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fnshtr

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MEsquivel

I use 1000grit automotive sandpaper and rubbing alcohol.

Possum Head

I shoot a blemished bow and like matching arras. Best wishes on your removal process.

Michael Arnette


knobby


Pointer

Denatured Alcohol takes it off...just use a beat up old towel..no need for steel wool

fnshtr

Not wanting to be contrary here, but denatured alcohol wouldn't work on the last set of blems I got from Big Jim. Also tried fingernail polish remover. The best and quickest way I found was with steel wool. Didn't harm the arrow at all.

Blessings!
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54" Java Man Elkheart 50@28
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