Spray paint caps??

J-dog · January 10, 2011, 01:04:00 PM

Saw another thread though cannot remember which one and inthe thread they mentioned using spray paint for caps on arrows. Is there one paint better than the other? or will any regular paint do? Does it have to have a sealer to make it hold.

Would like to use just a flat paint - onsome carbons. I tried spray paint yrs and yrs ago on alums and it just pealed off. Course operator error may have been at play.

Thanks yall,

Jason

Recurve50 LBS · January 10, 2011, 01:13:00 PM

I've had success with Krylon primer and paint.

jason1040 · January 10, 2011, 01:14:00 PM

It would be worth a try on some of my stumping arrows. I would be interested if anyone has done this.

Mike Vines · January 10, 2011, 01:17:00 PM

DO NOT USE THE 2X coverage from Rustoleum. It dries to fast, and dosen't allow the paint to flow together for a flawless finish. For that matter, do not use anything that is quick drying. Get something that dries in 2+ hours. Once painted, lean the shafts up vertically (freshly painted side down) and allow them to sit/dry for a minimum of 24 hours before the next process.

Mike Vines · January 10, 2011, 01:20:00 PM

Forgot to add, use blue painters tape where you want the cap to stop. Then take a scrap peace of paper and wrap around the part of the shaft that you would like to remain unpainted (protect from overspray) then when done painting, remove the tape before you set aside to dry. Usually no more than 2 light coats are needed.

J-dog · January 10, 2011, 01:24:00 PM

Cool thanks yall, got some small cotter pins that will hold and hang the shaft doe me, they will fit on the unpainted end for hanging and drying.

J

lpcjon2 · January 10, 2011, 01:35:00 PM

If you have a coat of poly over the stain then hit it with some steel wool before you spray. And do a little spray at a time rotating the shaft as you go,so you don't get runs.And Mike gave you a good tip with the tape and paper.The blue tape is better than masking tape.LET IT DRY it's a must!

Huntschool · January 10, 2011, 04:02:00 PM

Grapes got it. Use regular Krylon but prep the surface good by wiping with acetone. Then let dry (this happens pretty quick) then tape off and spray.

He ment what he said about letting it dry overnight. Best if this is done at room temps (70 deg) or above in a sort of dry atmosphere.

When you are all done with the cap and crest, if you crest, then overspray the whole thing with several LIGHT coats of water based poly and you are good to go.

Also, I like to use fletch tape for my feathers.