Finish and paint

[snowplow]

Hey guys, what do I need to know about finishing wood shafts and then being able to crown dip/crest them?

The first finish I looked up said dont crown dip over it. So I am wondering about compatibility.

Or do you dip the stain to your desired level then crown dip from the other end to the stain line?

[wooddamon1]

Yep, I'd wipe or dip the stain to the cap line then dip the cap, starting with flat white will really make your chosen color "pop".

I've used a bunch of different paint/finish combos, always with the finish over the cap and stain. Some paints will run with certain finishes dipped over them, so I crest then spray some Min-Wax poly over that area as a last step before nocks and fletching are applied.

[wooddamon1]

BTW, try a search also. There have been some threads here with great info about what's compatible with what.

Good luck and make sure to share your creations with us!